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origamy's review
fast-paced
3.5
Liked the plot (besides the drama with Vanessa), wasn't a fan of characterization.
radioactivechick's review against another edition
4.0
It's good to see Cullen finally get his sub. I have devoured all of these books and can't wait to read more
khushilovesandreads's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lifeinthebooklane's review
4.0
Every time I read a Cherise Sinclair book (or a Lexi Blake book) I wonder why it's been so long since I last read one. The truth is that I am in far too many arc groups (but love all those authors too much to leave any) so rarely get the time to read 'just for me'. When I do indulge myself in a free choice read (not that I don't really have a choice with the arcs) Cherise is now top of my go-to list.
I bought this book a couple of years ago as part of a box set and could have sworn I'd read all 4 books. Colour me surprised when I started reading book 5 and discovered I'd missed one! So I jumped straight into this and loved every single moment. Cherise has a talent for pushing your boundaries without tipping over the line into dub/non-con. (I love those genres too but that's not what these books are about.) She can make you feel uncomfortable but not annoyed or disappointed, just like her amazing Dom's do with their subs.
The BDSM scenes are tasteful but still incredibly hot and didn't overwhelm the story. Andrea and Cullen were caught in a maelstrom of emotions, fighting against either their 'rules' or their insecurities. There was push and pull without it seeming unnecessary or forced, instead what we get is a beautiful love story between two very strong personalities.
It was refreshing to see a submissive who needed someone strong enough to force/demand her submission. Andrea wasn't really a brat, she was a woman who struggles to give up the tight control that has been ingrained into her. Cullen is such a dreamy Master and sees Andrea in a way many others don't.
Lean on Me is a fantastic BDSM romance and one I highly recommend.
I bought this book a couple of years ago as part of a box set and could have sworn I'd read all 4 books. Colour me surprised when I started reading book 5 and discovered I'd missed one! So I jumped straight into this and loved every single moment. Cherise has a talent for pushing your boundaries without tipping over the line into dub/non-con. (I love those genres too but that's not what these books are about.) She can make you feel uncomfortable but not annoyed or disappointed, just like her amazing Dom's do with their subs.
The BDSM scenes are tasteful but still incredibly hot and didn't overwhelm the story. Andrea and Cullen were caught in a maelstrom of emotions, fighting against either their 'rules' or their insecurities. There was push and pull without it seeming unnecessary or forced, instead what we get is a beautiful love story between two very strong personalities.
It was refreshing to see a submissive who needed someone strong enough to force/demand her submission. Andrea wasn't really a brat, she was a woman who struggles to give up the tight control that has been ingrained into her. Cullen is such a dreamy Master and sees Andrea in a way many others don't.
Lean on Me is a fantastic BDSM romance and one I highly recommend.
cravingpages's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
alisonhori's review against another edition
3.0
I was having a rough night and needed something fast and diverting and this was just the ticket. Kind of an odd book to read while knitting but I did and all was well. So far, I have found this whole series fun reads...a bit of smut, a bit of kink-light, a bit of random angst and some lovely romance. Not a stitch of realism to much of it but that is fine by me. Enjoyed!
helenfinch's review against another edition
5.0
Great series
Ms. Sinclair has done it again. I'm addicted. I love her characters and the stories are great. Do your self a favor and try one, you'll be addicted too.
Ms. Sinclair has done it again. I'm addicted. I love her characters and the stories are great. Do your self a favor and try one, you'll be addicted too.
pooja_12's review
emotional
fast-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
3.25