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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
This cover deserves to be celebrate for its representation, for the love and happiness those two share looking at each other. And because when they get near to a bed and/or ropes they definitely bring up the temperature to high levels.
I've read and listen to the audiobook side by side, because Jacob Morgan is one of the narrators. And he is for me the best romance narrator to bring your all body in fire. I've discover him listening to Sinner by Sierra Simone. His voice will always be associate to Sean Bell, aka my favorite book-boyfriend.
I loved how Frankie is really open to talk about her handicap, and what it means on a daily basics. Putting Jay in front of his own misconceptions about disabilities is also excellent for the reader who is unfamiliar with the subject. This book made me do some research about 'ableist' because it's not a word we have in french, so thanks to the author for educating me on the matter. As a person working with people living with an intellectual disability, I sadly see that often.
The two heroes are literally fire when they get kinky together. Jay educating Frankie about BDSM and her being an eager and fast learner student. It's so nice to see positive romance about a character with disability, without the pity usually attached to it. Frankie is a fearless woman who is not scared to get what she wants and doesn't limit herself because of her wheelchair. And it contagious because it makes Jay want to learn to love himself.
I definitely want to read more of this series, I've listen to the audio of The A-List, and I'm really curious about with Love Flushed (chronic illness rep, especially as it's own voice).
I've read and listen to the audiobook side by side, because Jacob Morgan is one of the narrators. And he is for me the best romance narrator to bring your all body in fire. I've discover him listening to Sinner by Sierra Simone. His voice will always be associate to Sean Bell, aka my favorite book-boyfriend.
I loved how Frankie is really open to talk about her handicap, and what it means on a daily basics. Putting Jay in front of his own misconceptions about disabilities is also excellent for the reader who is unfamiliar with the subject. This book made me do some research about 'ableist' because it's not a word we have in french, so thanks to the author for educating me on the matter. As a person working with people living with an intellectual disability, I sadly see that often.
The two heroes are literally fire when they get kinky together. Jay educating Frankie about BDSM and her being an eager and fast learner student. It's so nice to see positive romance about a character with disability, without the pity usually attached to it. Frankie is a fearless woman who is not scared to get what she wants and doesn't limit herself because of her wheelchair. And it contagious because it makes Jay want to learn to love himself.
I definitely want to read more of this series, I've listen to the audio of The A-List, and I'm really curious about with Love Flushed (chronic illness rep, especially as it's own voice).
This book was the embodiment of joy. My heart felt so happy and full while reading it.
From the AMAZING spice, to the gorgeous female friendships, to the unexpected amount of dinosaurs - I was obsessed.
Without a doubt one of my favourite rom come of all time now.
From the AMAZING spice, to the gorgeous female friendships, to the unexpected amount of dinosaurs - I was obsessed.
Without a doubt one of my favourite rom come of all time now.
3.5/5 Stars
I was really excited for this because it just sounded so fun. While it was still fun, there were things that just fell flat for me. I wish we had gone more into Jay's trauma with past relationships. It kind of just came in at the end and I felt like it wasn't as touched on as it could have been. I also wanted more angst. More tension. We got to the relationship aspect so quickly, and that's not what I was expecting.
TW: Sexual Content, Ableism, Emotional Abuse, Infidelity, Toxic Relationship, Chronic Illness, Cancer, alcohol, medical content
I was really excited for this because it just sounded so fun. While it was still fun, there were things that just fell flat for me. I wish we had gone more into Jay's trauma with past relationships. It kind of just came in at the end and I felt like it wasn't as touched on as it could have been. I also wanted more angst. More tension. We got to the relationship aspect so quickly, and that's not what I was expecting.
TW: Sexual Content, Ableism, Emotional Abuse, Infidelity, Toxic Relationship, Chronic Illness, Cancer, alcohol, medical content
emotional
funny
medium-paced
I read Knot my type and the experience of reading it was like eating fried chicken coated in a sweet gochujang sauce. Sweet, spicy and just can't get enough of it.
It's about Frankie, a qualified sexologist and host of the All Access Podcast. She's breaking barriers and dispelling stigmas on accessibility. A listener asks about making rope play accessible so Frankie consults a hot carpenter/ professional rigger, Jay.
There are so many things I loved about this book - a no-strings-attached arrangement, rope play, BDSM, a cinnamon roll love interest and important conversations about making all aspects of sex and relationships accessible to all.
As an able-bodied person, I am unqualified to tell you whether the disability representation in this is good, bad or misinformation. However, I loved Frankie as a character and her podcast about accessibility would be something I would be interested in listening to. As a love interest, Jay is very run-of-the-mill sexy rugged bad boy who's a cinnamon roll on the inside.
I read this as an audiobook and I want to commend Jacob Morgan and Lauri Jo Daniels on their excellent narration. Hearing Lauri narrates the podcast recordings brought Frankie's work to life and the spicy scenes was enough to make a person self-combust.
Overall this was an enjoyable read and I would look forward to reading the next stories in the series.
It's about Frankie, a qualified sexologist and host of the All Access Podcast. She's breaking barriers and dispelling stigmas on accessibility. A listener asks about making rope play accessible so Frankie consults a hot carpenter/ professional rigger, Jay.
There are so many things I loved about this book - a no-strings-attached arrangement, rope play, BDSM, a cinnamon roll love interest and important conversations about making all aspects of sex and relationships accessible to all.
As an able-bodied person, I am unqualified to tell you whether the disability representation in this is good, bad or misinformation. However, I loved Frankie as a character and her podcast about accessibility would be something I would be interested in listening to. As a love interest, Jay is very run-of-the-mill sexy rugged bad boy who's a cinnamon roll on the inside.
Spoiler
I wasn't particularly shocked by the reasoning for the third act break up, but I was uncomfortable with having yet another wicked older woman who traumatised a young impressionable man as the catalyst for the break up.I read this as an audiobook and I want to commend Jacob Morgan and Lauri Jo Daniels on their excellent narration. Hearing Lauri narrates the podcast recordings brought Frankie's work to life and the spicy scenes was enough to make a person self-combust.
Overall this was an enjoyable read and I would look forward to reading the next stories in the series.
2.5 stars. There where some parts I enjoyed however the relationship wasn't quite one of them. Might had to high hopes for this one
I absolutely loved this story! Frankie was such a great character and Jay was so sweet! His insecurities and hesitations added depth and growth to the story, and her empathy and understanding made him flourish. It was beautiful to “see”. Having lived with a chronic pain bone disorder my whole life, I absolutely adored the representation of different disabilities mentioned. Such a great read! I look forward to reading more of Evie’s work.
This book was such a unique read for me because it was not only steamy and cute, but it was so real and raw. This read has such amazing characters in the girl group where each is unique in their own way and they always have each other’s backs and lifted each other up while keeping things real. Frankie is an amazing person yes she is confined to a wheel chair but she never allows that to define her. She is a doctor and helps others find themselves in many ways especially with her podcast and she makes sure to give every topic its due research by embracing and trying it all, so when a fan wants to know more about a certain kink well she goes to the guy who is kind of an expert on ropes. Jay hasn’t had an easy life and while his life is amazingly on track now he still doesn’t ever feel like he is enough to be more. Jay’s insecurities are made up by the sexiness, sweetness, and kindest person ever. He never sees Frankie as anything less than amazing, beautiful, smart, and talented. He sees she is easy to fall for and that scares him, but there is nothing that can stop the fall. Frankie and Jay are pure perfection together yet when the past rears its ugly head can they hold strong or will it cause Jay to walk away? This book was so good, so real, emotional, funny, it seriously had it all, and I can’t wait for more of these great friends!!!
funny
lighthearted
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
I wanted to love this book more than I did. I mean, a sex positive spicy book that focuses safe and accessible sex AND emphasizes safe words and aftercare in a BDSM scene was sure to grab my attention.
And it did.
I must say the rep was my favorite part. Frankie's (FMC) disability was a big part of the plot. But in a way that felt realistic and natural. Of course, her life (intimacy and otherwise) is going to be impacted by her disability. But it never became her entire characterization. Frankie felt very fleshed out. There was no tokenization either.
As a mobility aid user myself, I felt really seen. I could connect with her on a personal level because of similar disabilities, yes, but also because she was a real person. (As real as a fictional character can be).
And Jay, the love interest, was written well. He took the time to learn Frankie's needs in the bedroom and how her disability affected them. And he was even sweeter outside of the bedroom.
The chemistry could have used some improving. The banter was good (even if sometimes overly cheesy). But their connection seemed surface level. It relied mostly on the physical aspects, which would have been okay in an erotica but that's not what this is marketed as.
As a contemporary romance, the emotional connection was lacking. This could be because of the time jump. Or, the emphasis on explaining or telling the reader what the characters felt rather than showing it. But either way, it didn't seem fleshed out enough.
But on a physical level? On a spicy level? The chemistry was great. The focus on accessibility never took away from the scene. The chemistry was there in that area for sure. But I rated it a 3/5 🌶️ because while there was a lot of steamy scenes, I never felt flustered or engaged. It was just another scene to me. Which, in my opinion, is never good when it comes to the spice. But for the sheer amount of spicy scenes, I gave it a 3/5.
I did take away a few stars because of the overly cheesy, borderline cringe dialogue, the lack of emotional connection, and the weird time jump that felt unnatural and like more of a convenience than an effective plot device. These things took me out of the story and earned several eye rolls.
But I'd still recommend this book to someone looking for positive disability rep, safe and accessible BDSM scenes, and a focus on sex positivity. Or, someone looking for a book with friends to lovers, reluctant to love, and romance/sex tutoring tropes.
I just wish I loved it more.
And it did.
I must say the rep was my favorite part. Frankie's (FMC) disability was a big part of the plot. But in a way that felt realistic and natural. Of course, her life (intimacy and otherwise) is going to be impacted by her disability. But it never became her entire characterization. Frankie felt very fleshed out. There was no tokenization either.
As a mobility aid user myself, I felt really seen. I could connect with her on a personal level because of similar disabilities, yes, but also because she was a real person. (As real as a fictional character can be).
And Jay, the love interest, was written well. He took the time to learn Frankie's needs in the bedroom and how her disability affected them. And he was even sweeter outside of the bedroom.
The chemistry could have used some improving. The banter was good (even if sometimes overly cheesy). But their connection seemed surface level. It relied mostly on the physical aspects, which would have been okay in an erotica but that's not what this is marketed as.
As a contemporary romance, the emotional connection was lacking. This could be because of the time jump. Or, the emphasis on explaining or telling the reader what the characters felt rather than showing it. But either way, it didn't seem fleshed out enough.
But on a physical level? On a spicy level? The chemistry was great. The focus on accessibility never took away from the scene. The chemistry was there in that area for sure. But I rated it a 3/5 🌶️ because while there was a lot of steamy scenes, I never felt flustered or engaged. It was just another scene to me. Which, in my opinion, is never good when it comes to the spice. But for the sheer amount of spicy scenes, I gave it a 3/5.
I did take away a few stars because of the overly cheesy, borderline cringe dialogue, the lack of emotional connection, and the weird time jump that felt unnatural and like more of a convenience than an effective plot device. These things took me out of the story and earned several eye rolls.
But I'd still recommend this book to someone looking for positive disability rep, safe and accessible BDSM scenes, and a focus on sex positivity. Or, someone looking for a book with friends to lovers, reluctant to love, and romance/sex tutoring tropes.
I just wish I loved it more.