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meghanlamar's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Dementia, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
torikins90's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
'Games of Temptation' by H.N. DeFore
Book 5 of 6 in the Sins and Secrets Series.
I was hooked on this series when I read the Christmas novella 'Christmas Sins'. I had zero backstory into these characters but needed more immediately. I was then lucky enough to receive this ARC and MY GOD, this series does not disappoint. I literally devoured this book in one day. Yep, less than 24 hours.
This book follows S&S club favourite, Tyson and newcomer, Kathy. Kathy is wrapped up in a hectic scene with club member, Cayden. Cayden is essentially paying for Kathy's services and loans her out to his dodgy 'friends' (while filming all these interactions) to help pay for her mother's care facility. Kathy sees no other options to fund her debts, until Tyson.
Tyson is not looking for his forever person, even though all his friends from the club are finding theirs. He was always happy jumping into group play. That is, until he meets Kat. One horrible scene for Kat brings her and Tyson together, and from there on, we see how he protects her and helps her see her own worth. He also introduces her to his trusted circle, who accepts her with open arms (not me running to read Russell and Anita's story immediately - also, Callie and Nate... fine, all of them).
This is a spicy book, with lots of plot and character building. I loved it and I'm sure you will too. Grab a copy today!
“Crawl, church girl. Show them who you kneel for.”
Book 5 of 6 in the Sins and Secrets Series.
I was hooked on this series when I read the Christmas novella 'Christmas Sins'. I had zero backstory into these characters but needed more immediately. I was then lucky enough to receive this ARC and MY GOD, this series does not disappoint. I literally devoured this book in one day. Yep, less than 24 hours.
This book follows S&S club favourite, Tyson and newcomer, Kathy. Kathy is wrapped up in a hectic scene with club member, Cayden. Cayden is essentially paying for Kathy's services and loans her out to his dodgy 'friends' (while filming all these interactions) to help pay for her mother's care facility. Kathy sees no other options to fund her debts, until Tyson.
Tyson is not looking for his forever person, even though all his friends from the club are finding theirs. He was always happy jumping into group play. That is, until he meets Kat. One horrible scene for Kat brings her and Tyson together, and from there on, we see how he protects her and helps her see her own worth. He also introduces her to his trusted circle, who accepts her with open arms (not me running to read Russell and Anita's story immediately - also, Callie and Nate... fine, all of them).
This is a spicy book, with lots of plot and character building. I loved it and I'm sure you will too. Grab a copy today!
“Crawl, church girl. Show them who you kneel for.”
booktokqutiepie's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
Another hit by H.N. DEFORE. I’ve read of few books now and this one was another stunner. I did not realize at first that this book was part of a series but I did read that it’s okay read in order or as a standalone and having read it I would agree
Now coming from a Southern Baptist church background the church girl thing did it for me. Sucked me right in.
Kathy’s, our FMC’s story had a lot more emotion behind it than other books I’ve read by this author and her fierce loyalty to her mom shows through. When Tyson our MMC comes along I expected more oil and water but he saw what she needed even when she didn’t know, They ended up for,I’m an amazing pair.
This book was another solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and I would say with the bdsm side of spice I’d go with a 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ definitely check your trigger warnings before diving into this one just in case.
Now coming from a Southern Baptist church background the church girl thing did it for me. Sucked me right in.
Kathy’s, our FMC’s story had a lot more emotion behind it than other books I’ve read by this author and her fierce loyalty to her mom shows through. When Tyson our MMC comes along I expected more oil and water but he saw what she needed even when she didn’t know, They ended up for,I’m an amazing pair.
This book was another solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and I would say with the bdsm side of spice I’d go with a 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ definitely check your trigger warnings before diving into this one just in case.
celeste77's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
I enjoyed this read and definitely plan to read the rest of the series. This can be read as a stand-alone but it leaves you wanting to know more about the characters so now I want to read the rest. I wish there was a place like what’s described in this book, this place seemed like such a good and comfortable place to go. There is spice and definitely check the trigger warnings. I highly recommend checking this book and series out!
suew74's review
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Games of Temptation by H.N. DeFore.
Sins and secrets club book 5.
I really did enjoy this book. I loved Tyson and Kathy. Especially how they were with each other. I really didn't like Cayden at all. I haven't read the first four books but I was able to read this one no problem. I couldn't put it down. I read in two sittings. I loved how Callie and Nate helped Kathy. I did love the ending. I'm looking forward to the next book. I definitely recommend this book.
Blurb.
My power to exchange…
Kathy Sinclair
I will do anything to protect my mother, even at the expense of myself. When a handsome older man takes an interest in me at work and offers admission to an adult club, I thought things were finally going my way. But twisting my pleasures to abuse for the sake of the camera isn’t what I had in mind. Too bad I need the funds he puts in my hands to keep my mom safe and sound.
Tyson Cortez
Building personal pleasure rooms in people’s homes should make it easy to find someone for me. But I’m the guy people invite into their relationship for a good time, not a long time. And I thought I made my peace with that, until all my best friends start locking in their forevers, and I haven’t even met someone to spend right now with. I like to play as much as I like to watch, and when I meet a voyeur with a save me for last fantasy, I might have just found a match made in sinner heaven.
Sins and secrets club book 5.
I really did enjoy this book. I loved Tyson and Kathy. Especially how they were with each other. I really didn't like Cayden at all. I haven't read the first four books but I was able to read this one no problem. I couldn't put it down. I read in two sittings. I loved how Callie and Nate helped Kathy. I did love the ending. I'm looking forward to the next book. I definitely recommend this book.
Blurb.
My power to exchange…
Kathy Sinclair
I will do anything to protect my mother, even at the expense of myself. When a handsome older man takes an interest in me at work and offers admission to an adult club, I thought things were finally going my way. But twisting my pleasures to abuse for the sake of the camera isn’t what I had in mind. Too bad I need the funds he puts in my hands to keep my mom safe and sound.
Tyson Cortez
Building personal pleasure rooms in people’s homes should make it easy to find someone for me. But I’m the guy people invite into their relationship for a good time, not a long time. And I thought I made my peace with that, until all my best friends start locking in their forevers, and I haven’t even met someone to spend right now with. I like to play as much as I like to watch, and when I meet a voyeur with a save me for last fantasy, I might have just found a match made in sinner heaven.
Content Warnings
What to expect:
🧡 Dom/switch & sub
⛓️💥 Strangers to lovers
🧡 Forbidden love (circumstantial)
⛓️💥Dark past
🧡Family trauma
⛓️💥Emotional Scars
🧡Blue collar MMC
⛓️💥Rags to riches
🧡Power play / power exchange
⛓️💥Multiple partner scenes
🧡Collar & leash
⛓️💥Aftercare
🧡Bdsm club
⛓️💥Found family
🧡Protective mmc
⛓️💥Indebted fmc
🧡Sex auction gone wrong
⛓️💥Voyeur
🧡Share me
⛓️💥Bondage
🧡Sex dungeon / Pleasure room
bewareofreader's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
This story is a perfect example of Dont judge a book by its cover or trigger list. Definitely not what I expected to read it has a great balance of plot and spice. This book is a good romance book where neither character is truly looking for love but they were able to find each other. I like how the male main character was there to help the female character but not by being the hero and allowing her be the hero of her own story. He was able to help her help herself rather than coming in and saving her. The female main character goes through some very tough times and I admire her courage and her ability to conquer through it all. Sometime you need to be the hero of your own story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Alcohol
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
britamac's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Let's start with what you are going to expect in this book. Then, we will dive into the rest. So what to expect, Dom/switch & sub, strangers to lovers, forbidden love (circumstantial), a dark past, family trauma, emotional scars, blue collar MMC, rags to riches, power play/power exchange, multiple partner scenes, collar & leash, aftercare, BDSM club, found family, protective MMC, indebted FMC, sex auction gone wrong, voyeur, share me, bondage, sex dungeon/pleasure room.
I actually really liked this one, as is my normal. I have yet to find a book that I haven't liked. I adored the FMC's growth. My heart just broke for her in the beginning, and by the end, I was just so proud of this church girl. I don't know what it was, but in this one, the whole church good girl really did it for me and just sucked me right in.
So, who is this FMC? Well, that would be Kathy. She's just doing the best that she can to take care of her mom and pay for her mom's care.
Cayden, a minor character, took advantage of Kathy and ended up abusing her trust. By the time Kathy meets out MMC, she is fighting to find a way to get herself out from under Cayden and to get away from him. She just wants her freedom and her life back.
Now we have our MMC Tyson. It's love at first sight for him when he first sees her when she opens the door at Cayden's one day. From that first second, Tyson knows that something is wrong with Kathy and Cayden's relationship, and something is just not right.
The themes of BDSM she the instant trust that Kathy had in Tyson even though the relationship they start is far from typical. It also reminds us all that no matter what kind of relationship you have and at what stage you are at in your relationship, trust is important.
While this book is part of a larger series, each book can be read in order or each on its own as a standalone. Each one makes perfect sense being read on its own.
The one issue that I had with this book was that our couple never did it face to face, and this took a lot of creativity on the part of the author with the kink and amount of scenes, but my issue with it is that there is a lack of connection. I feel like our couple never fully connected on every level, and this left me wanting a bit.
Overall, this was a good book, and if you are in the mood for an easy read with kink, lots of spice, then this will be the book for you.
I actually really liked this one, as is my normal. I have yet to find a book that I haven't liked. I adored the FMC's growth. My heart just broke for her in the beginning, and by the end, I was just so proud of this church girl. I don't know what it was, but in this one, the whole church good girl really did it for me and just sucked me right in.
So, who is this FMC? Well, that would be Kathy. She's just doing the best that she can to take care of her mom and pay for her mom's care.
Cayden, a minor character, took advantage of Kathy and ended up abusing her trust. By the time Kathy meets out MMC, she is fighting to find a way to get herself out from under Cayden and to get away from him. She just wants her freedom and her life back.
Now we have our MMC Tyson. It's love at first sight for him when he first sees her when she opens the door at Cayden's one day. From that first second, Tyson knows that something is wrong with Kathy and Cayden's relationship, and something is just not right.
The themes of BDSM she the instant trust that Kathy had in Tyson even though the relationship they start is far from typical. It also reminds us all that no matter what kind of relationship you have and at what stage you are at in your relationship, trust is important.
While this book is part of a larger series, each book can be read in order or each on its own as a standalone. Each one makes perfect sense being read on its own.
The one issue that I had with this book was that our couple never did it face to face, and this took a lot of creativity on the part of the author with the kink and amount of scenes, but my issue with it is that there is a lack of connection. I feel like our couple never fully connected on every level, and this left me wanting a bit.
Overall, this was a good book, and if you are in the mood for an easy read with kink, lots of spice, then this will be the book for you.
caldreads's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This read was dark/difficult to read at times, but also an amazing story of resilience and healing as our FMC learns about the world of k!nk.
THOUGHTS 💭
🖤 Kat was manipulated into a dangerous, unhealthy relationship; I loved watching her learn what a REAL BDSM relationship looks like.
🖤 Tyson was not looking for forever, but he couldn’t get Kat out of his head; he’s a pierced, blue collar s3x god and I couldn’t get enough of him and the care he showed Kat.
🖤 I was absolutely glued to the pages of this book; the story pulls you in and doesn’t let go!
🖤 The friendships Ty has with the other S&S couples are supportive and loyal; a true found family.
🖤 As you can imagine where a s3x club and k!nk are involved, the spice in this book is H O T. 🥵
Thanks so much to H.N. DeFore for the ARC of this book.
THOUGHTS 💭
🖤 Kat was manipulated into a dangerous, unhealthy relationship; I loved watching her learn what a REAL BDSM relationship looks like.
🖤 Tyson was not looking for forever, but he couldn’t get Kat out of his head; he’s a pierced, blue collar s3x god and I couldn’t get enough of him and the care he showed Kat.
🖤 I was absolutely glued to the pages of this book; the story pulls you in and doesn’t let go!
🖤 The friendships Ty has with the other S&S couples are supportive and loyal; a true found family.
🖤 As you can imagine where a s3x club and k!nk are involved, the spice in this book is H O T. 🥵
Thanks so much to H.N. DeFore for the ARC of this book.
brinastewart's review
fast-paced
3.0
The S&S series can be read as a standalone or in order, it is up to you. However, there are some crossover characters and interactions that happen so I tend to perfer to know ALL of what I can.
That being said I have read the first two and then I jumped into this one. I haven't come across Tyson in the other books so far (or he was a quick mention that I don't remember) so he was completely new to me.
I got pretty much everything I expect from a S&S novel: hot hot hot schmexy scenes, a situation that not only infuriates you and you look forward to how it is solved, some aggravation, and finally the HEA.
I was surprised that we didn't get more scenes that incorporated the particular k!nk which, I admit, was one that I struggled trying to understand but that is why more instances and how the couple thought about and handled it would have been what would help to get a better understanding.
and I am not 100% sure but I don't think they did it face to face and I was really hoping to have that connection with just the two of them.
That being said I have read the first two and then I jumped into this one. I haven't come across Tyson in the other books so far (or he was a quick mention that I don't remember) so he was completely new to me.
I got pretty much everything I expect from a S&S novel: hot hot hot schmexy scenes, a situation that not only infuriates you and you look forward to how it is solved, some aggravation, and finally the HEA.
I was surprised that we didn't get more scenes that incorporated the particular k!nk which, I admit, was one that I struggled trying to understand but that is why more instances and how the couple thought about and handled it would have been what would help to get a better understanding.
kayreads_romance's review
4.0
Thank you so much to H. N. DeFore and Happily Booked PR for this E - A R C ! All thoughts and opinions are my own 🥰🥰
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⚠️ !! Please be sure to check any TWs before diving in !! ⚠️
What to expect:
🧡 Dom/switch & sub
⛓️💥 Strangers to lovers
🧡 Forbidden love (circumstantial)
⛓️💥Dark past
🧡Family trauma
⛓️💥Emotional Scars
🧡Blue collar MMC
⛓️💥Rags to riches
🧡Power play / power exchange
⛓️💥Multiple partner scenes
🧡Collar & leash
⛓️💥Aftercare
🧡Bdsm club
⛓️💥Found family
🧡Protective mmc
⛓️💥Indebted fmc
🧡Sex auction gone wrong
⛓️💥Voyeur
🧡Share me
⛓️💥Bondage
🧡Sex dungeon / Pleasure room
My thoughts:
Loved this one so much!!!! I was so sad for Kat in the beginning but she grew so much and I’m so proud of her.
The church girl/God thing really did it for me yall lmaoooo