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3.74 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
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
I loved that he fell first! I was in Lincolnβs corner the whole time. That man can do no wrong. Also the research this author did for the spiceβ¦.thank you. The spice was amazing.
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Rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ
Spice: π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship: MW
Tropes/content: Cousins (one is adopted so no blood relation), gloryholes, CNC, roleplay, light bondage, light spitting, anonymous sex
Series: The Carlson Brothers #2
β οΈCheck triggersβ οΈ
After breaking up with her boyfriend, Penny decides to take a break from relationships. She decides to explore her desires and visits Avalon, an adult club that offers a variety of experiences for its patrons, including anonymous hook up rooms. Penny decides to sign up for the experience and soon hooks up with an anonymous partner through a wall. The encounter is unlike any experience she's ever had and she's excited when her anonymous partner books with her again. Penny goes to the club with hopes of finding the anonymous partner and seeing if he wants to explore something with her. She's in for the shock of her life when she finds out her anonymous partner is her cousin through adoption, Lincoln.
When I read Swallow Your Pride (book one) last year, I knew when we got a teaser of Lincoln and Penny that they were going to give me everything I wanted with their story. I'm happy to report they gave me everything and then some.
This was perfection from the start. I liked how we got to see how both Penny and Lincoln decided to try the anonymous partner route and what they were both looking for from the experience. I loved getting to see how everything changed once their identities were exposed to one another. It's like a light bulb came on for both of them and they realized what they had been missing the whole time.
I love love love a man that is obsessed and down for his girl, which is the definition of Lincoln in this book. I loved how much he wanted to be with Penny and the desperation he felt at watching her slip away. He was so sure that they were meant to be and waited for her to realize that truth. He was supportive of her and just loved her so much.
Their chemistry in spicy scenes was something else. Every time they got together it just got hotter and hotter. I loved that they kept trying to fight it but then would ultimately end up back together again. The hole in the wall (if you catch my drift) isn't something I've read before, but wow was it one of the hottest things I've ever read. The art that Sarah had commissioned for these scenes was informative visually and just as hot as the actual scenes π₯΅π
Thank you to Sarah Blue for the early copy!
Rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ
Spice: π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship: MW
Tropes/content: Cousins (one is adopted so no blood relation), gloryholes, CNC, roleplay, light bondage, light spitting, anonymous sex
Series: The Carlson Brothers #2
β οΈCheck triggersβ οΈ
After breaking up with her boyfriend, Penny decides to take a break from relationships. She decides to explore her desires and visits Avalon, an adult club that offers a variety of experiences for its patrons, including anonymous hook up rooms. Penny decides to sign up for the experience and soon hooks up with an anonymous partner through a wall. The encounter is unlike any experience she's ever had and she's excited when her anonymous partner books with her again. Penny goes to the club with hopes of finding the anonymous partner and seeing if he wants to explore something with her. She's in for the shock of her life when she finds out her anonymous partner is her cousin through adoption, Lincoln.
When I read Swallow Your Pride (book one) last year, I knew when we got a teaser of Lincoln and Penny that they were going to give me everything I wanted with their story. I'm happy to report they gave me everything and then some.
This was perfection from the start. I liked how we got to see how both Penny and Lincoln decided to try the anonymous partner route and what they were both looking for from the experience. I loved getting to see how everything changed once their identities were exposed to one another. It's like a light bulb came on for both of them and they realized what they had been missing the whole time.
I love love love a man that is obsessed and down for his girl, which is the definition of Lincoln in this book. I loved how much he wanted to be with Penny and the desperation he felt at watching her slip away. He was so sure that they were meant to be and waited for her to realize that truth. He was supportive of her and just loved her so much.
Their chemistry in spicy scenes was something else. Every time they got together it just got hotter and hotter. I loved that they kept trying to fight it but then would ultimately end up back together again. The hole in the wall (if you catch my drift) isn't something I've read before, but wow was it one of the hottest things I've ever read. The art that Sarah had commissioned for these scenes was informative visually and just as hot as the actual scenes π₯΅π
Thank you to Sarah Blue for the early copy!
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I don't know how she does it, but Sarah Blue nails it every time.
In this taboo novel we find not blood related cousins, Penny and Lincoln who 'meet' in Avalon, the sex club, in the strangest but hottest setting I've ever read so far. Trust Sarah to make that situation incredibly erotic.
I was curious about Lincoln ever since reading Swallow our Pride, and she did him justice. I have loved how he became instantly obsessed with Penny, how much he trusted his instinct to pursue the relationship and not giving Penny any doubt about what they could be. And some of the things he said were like, wow. Penny was not the only one to fall for him.
I felt empathetic toward Penny's situation. Her instinct and reasons to keep the relationship secret were understandable, but I have loved her growth in this book. How she stepped up in the end for herself and the man she loved. She wouldn't have been able to feel so empowered without Lincoln constant support.
I have loved Jessa and Aiden, but Linc and Penny have topped them!
I want to than Sarah Blue's team for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC for an honest review. And I would strongly reccomend to pick this book up on release day on June 23rd, you won't regret it.
In this taboo novel we find not blood related cousins, Penny and Lincoln who 'meet' in Avalon, the sex club, in the strangest but hottest setting I've ever read so far. Trust Sarah to make that situation incredibly erotic.
I was curious about Lincoln ever since reading Swallow our Pride, and she did him justice. I have loved how he became instantly obsessed with Penny, how much he trusted his instinct to pursue the relationship and not giving Penny any doubt about what they could be. And some of the things he said were like, wow. Penny was not the only one to fall for him.
I felt empathetic toward Penny's situation. Her instinct and reasons to keep the relationship secret were understandable, but I have loved her growth in this book. How she stepped up in the end for herself and the man she loved. She wouldn't have been able to feel so empowered without Lincoln constant support.
I have loved Jessa and Aiden, but Linc and Penny have topped them!
I want to than Sarah Blue's team for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC for an honest review. And I would strongly reccomend to pick this book up on release day on June 23rd, you won't regret it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sooo much to say! Once again, Sarah Blue hits this out of the park! I cannot get over my love for Lincoln and Penny! Having loved them from the first book, seeing their story on paper was so much better than I could imagine! I am such a sucker for a he falls first book so this really hit all my favorites! I hope we get a Gavin and Ben book!
emotional
funny
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
Idk how she made it work but she did. From how the story began, I never could have anticipated how it would end but I really like how the story and characters developed. And while this book takes place during the same timeline as book 1, it didnβt feel like groundhog day and successfully focused on different things which was great.
The MMC was probably the most different in comparison to the MMCs from other books by Sarah Blue but I liked that about him. I donβt think I can say that either the FMC or MMC are my favorite of the Sarah Blue Universe but they feel very real which was cool.
As always, Sarah made me laugh and cry back and forth the whole time. Additionally, the epilogue was genuinely hysterical and had me cracking up.
The MMC was probably the most different in comparison to the MMCs from other books by Sarah Blue but I liked that about him. I donβt think I can say that either the FMC or MMC are my favorite of the Sarah Blue Universe but they feel very real which was cool.
As always, Sarah made me laugh and cry back and forth the whole time. Additionally, the epilogue was genuinely hysterical and had me cracking up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse
book opens on a scene in the aftermath of FMC being slapped by person she was dating at the time. Happens off page but is discussed and brought backup briefly again later in book.
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-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
ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.
Plot: Penny is down on her luck and trying to learn who she is after her traumatizing past. Lincoln is trying to get past his last relationship and struggling to find what he needs. This book is second in the The Carlson Brothers series but can be read as a stand-alone.
Sarah Blue has never disappointed me when it comes to character development and the humor-to-romance ratio! Penny and Linc are the most adorable grumpy/sunshine duo! I am a sucker for the "he falls first" trope and he falls HARD.....Like fall off a cliff hard...chef's kiss!
I felt I became heard with Penny's hardships throughout the book. She kept getting battles thrown left and right and made me feel that if she can overcome and work through what she can, than I can too! (Also who's down to join a smash room with me?)
This book is a forbidden romance, if you'd like to understand why it is forbidden please see spoiler below for how our main couple is connected to ensure this is an appropriate read for you. This spoiler will not contain actual plot spoilers but wanted to include it since it is not listed in the book's blurb.
Penny and Linc are step-cousins. She grew up with Linc as she was adopted by his Aunt. They are not blood related.
Plot: Penny is down on her luck and trying to learn who she is after her traumatizing past. Lincoln is trying to get past his last relationship and struggling to find what he needs. This book is second in the The Carlson Brothers series but can be read as a stand-alone.
Sarah Blue has never disappointed me when it comes to character development and the humor-to-romance ratio! Penny and Linc are the most adorable grumpy/sunshine duo! I am a sucker for the "he falls first" trope and he falls HARD.....Like fall off a cliff hard...chef's kiss!
I felt I became heard with Penny's hardships throughout the book. She kept getting battles thrown left and right and made me feel that if she can overcome and work through what she can, than I can too! (Also who's down to join a smash room with me?)
This book is a forbidden romance, if you'd like to understand why it is forbidden please see spoiler below for how our main couple is connected to ensure this is an appropriate read for you. This spoiler will not contain actual plot spoilers but wanted to include it since it is not listed in the book's blurb.
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
β’ forbidden / taboo
β’ adopted cousins
β’ he falls first
β’ secret relationship
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This story was so much fun! I could not put it down.
Lincoln and Penny's glorious get together was funny and tense at the same time. I loved watching them try to fight their attraction and failing miserably and was so happy when they eventually said f*ck it and gave in! Plus, I was so happy to see them each finally be able to find themselves thanks to the support of each other.
β’ adopted cousins
β’ he falls first
β’ secret relationship
"π³ππππππ ππππππ ππππ π³ππππππ πππππ ππ πππ πππππππ ππππ π°βππ ππππ πππππβπππ π° ππππ ππβπ πππ ππππ ππ ππππ ππππ πππ."
This story was so much fun! I could not put it down.
Lincoln and Penny's glorious get together was funny and tense at the same time. I loved watching them try to fight their attraction and failing miserably and was so happy when they eventually said f*ck it and gave in! Plus, I was so happy to see them each finally be able to find themselves thanks to the support of each other.
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Lincoln and Pennyβs story was a fantastic read! The chemistry was amazing and well-written and I enjoyed both of their development throughout. The spice was on point and honestly, when you read it, the dedication tells you what you need to know.
Overall, it was a fun, spicy, βforbiddenβ romantic read and Iβm glad I was able to read as an ARC.
Overall, it was a fun, spicy, βforbiddenβ romantic read and Iβm glad I was able to read as an ARC.
ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.
One of my favorite things about Sarah Blue's writing is her top tier character development, and Forget Your Morals didn't disappoint! Penny's story of personal growth was so relatable and I saw so much of my people pleasing self in her. I loved how Lincoln respected Penny's boundaries (mostly) and just showed her unwavering support as she navigated her emotions. I also thoroughly enjoyed the taboo nature of Penny and Lincoln's relationship, even though this was taboo lite imo (what that says about me, I don't know π ).
One of my favorite things about Sarah Blue's writing is her top tier character development, and Forget Your Morals didn't disappoint! Penny's story of personal growth was so relatable and I saw so much of my people pleasing self in her. I loved how Lincoln respected Penny's boundaries (mostly) and just showed her unwavering support as she navigated her emotions. I also thoroughly enjoyed the taboo nature of Penny and Lincoln's relationship, even though this was taboo lite imo (what that says about me, I don't know π ).
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Talk about binge worthy read!
Finished this baby in 22 hours, cause sleep is not important.
Oh man, I am Penny, Penny is me. I related so hard with her and I love her so much. Feeling incomplete and so unsure of yourself when youβre in your late 20βs/early 30βs is so much to process and exactly where Iβm at in my life. Molding yourself into what you think someone wants you to be is exhausting and all too relatable.
Penny, unlike me, had Avalon to help. A sex club that entertains all kinds of fantasies for its patrons. π she finds herself connecting with another anonymous guest and now canβt help but wonder who Mr. Wayne is.
Mr. Wayne is Lincoln, her adopted cousin. CHAOS ENSUES. π
- forbidden love
- he falls first
- No third act break up
- Kinky
- Sex club