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chubbyromancereader's review against another edition
4.0
Allure was such an intense, suspenseful, hot read! Reading about Marco, Syra, and Asli was great, especially with the smexual tension I was able to feel "floating" off the pages. There were some suspenseful, curious moments that I couldn't wait to find out what exactly was going to happen. This was my first read by Nicole Banks and her unique writing style makes me want to read more.
ljamison01's review against another edition
5.0
Syra is going through a divorce and she and her two friends are trying to open up a sex club. During a meeting with her business partners she sees Marco. He was a one night stand from a while ago. She is really torn about doing business with him when they were personally involved. She also has a lot of unresolved feelings concerning Marco. This book has lots of sexual tension, chemistry and some spicy moments. This is the first book in this series. It was very enjoyable I cannot wait to read the others.
bookinbritt's review against another edition
4.0
Steam, spice, suspense, and a wonderful group of characters.
*Possible spoilers ahead*
The steam and connection between our main trio of characters is perfection,I loved how their story played out despite a rocky past.
It gave the second chance romance aspect a fresh take for me and was such a great read as a result.
I liked getting our small snippets into the other characters along the way and cannot wait for Delilah's story in Crave!!
*Possible spoilers ahead*
The steam and connection between our main trio of characters is perfection,I loved how their story played out despite a rocky past.
It gave the second chance romance aspect a fresh take for me and was such a great read as a result.
I liked getting our small snippets into the other characters along the way and cannot wait for Delilah's story in Crave!!
stxrdust_books's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Holy wow, this book was multiple times better than I thought it would be, I read the novella To Tempt in the Wicked Games: A Billionaire Romance Anthology, and even in it the sexual tension and chemistry between the characters were glaring, you could feel it on your skin while reading, and in the book, it's much more apparent and not even halfway through the book, you may want to scream "just get together already" because you feel like you're going to combust from all the tension.
Syra needed the change of scenery Lockwood provided and also the love it brought along after the douche her ex-husband was, I feel like Marco and Asli were exactly what she needed, they brought her back to life, brought back her artistic streak, her muse, and they freaking worshipped her like a goddess, Asli being Turkish made me have tears in my eyes and so did seeing Turkish words in the book and I knew he was Turkish or at least part Turkish because of his name and then there was a scene where he spoke Turkish and I was like "YESSS", and OMG he and Marco are like the epitome of all man from the descriptions and their personality.
Syra needed the change of scenery Lockwood provided and also the love it brought along after the douche her ex-husband was, I feel like Marco and Asli were exactly what she needed, they brought her back to life, brought back her artistic streak, her muse, and they freaking worshipped her like a goddess, Asli being Turkish made me have tears in my eyes and so did seeing Turkish words in the book and I knew he was Turkish or at least part Turkish because of his name and then there was a scene where he spoke Turkish and I was like "YESSS", and OMG he and Marco are like the epitome of all man from the descriptions and their personality.
thindbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Spice: 3/5
This was a great book about a woman who is about to start anew after her divorce from a sex club until the location she wants is owned by her ex-lover and his best friend. When I heard about this book, I knew I had to check it out. It was greatly written when it came to the plot and the conflicts. I was hooked from the beginning and this book has a great amount of story that makes you want to learn more about the MCs history. I do have to say that I didn’t like the 3rd person’s pov as it sometimes got confusing and was less enjoyable. For books like these, I prefer 1st person. I did enjoy the pacing and the setting of the story.
Syra is the FMC who met Marco one night thinking she will never see him again but she does. I enjoyed her character. She was very well-written and had good character development. I liked how she was focused on her business and cared about her friends. Then there is Marco and Asli. Two besties who are fun people and into Syra. It was nice to read from their povs know how much they liked Syra. The side characters were well written especially Syra’s friends and I enjoyed the past storyline we would get about the guys. The romance is very steamy with second chance romance, MFM, and workplace.
The ending was well done and I’m excited to read the next book in the series because I honestly don’t know where it will go. This was a well-written book and I enjoyed it. I can say the povs could have been written differently as that is the only thing that messed me up. Overall a great, steamy read that I recommend.
*this e-arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
This was a great book about a woman who is about to start anew after her divorce from a sex club until the location she wants is owned by her ex-lover and his best friend. When I heard about this book, I knew I had to check it out. It was greatly written when it came to the plot and the conflicts. I was hooked from the beginning and this book has a great amount of story that makes you want to learn more about the MCs history. I do have to say that I didn’t like the 3rd person’s pov as it sometimes got confusing and was less enjoyable. For books like these, I prefer 1st person. I did enjoy the pacing and the setting of the story.
Syra is the FMC who met Marco one night thinking she will never see him again but she does. I enjoyed her character. She was very well-written and had good character development. I liked how she was focused on her business and cared about her friends. Then there is Marco and Asli. Two besties who are fun people and into Syra. It was nice to read from their povs know how much they liked Syra. The side characters were well written especially Syra’s friends and I enjoyed the past storyline we would get about the guys. The romance is very steamy with second chance romance, MFM, and workplace.
The ending was well done and I’m excited to read the next book in the series because I honestly don’t know where it will go. This was a well-written book and I enjoyed it. I can say the povs could have been written differently as that is the only thing that messed me up. Overall a great, steamy read that I recommend.
*this e-arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
danisbooksmut's review against another edition
5.0
If you’re looking for a book that has spice and a story line then this one is it!!
Every page is a tease of delicious sexual tension, chemistry and teasing. The author has done an amazing job of creating something that feels real - the descriptions of not only the acts but the thoughts, feelings and emotions relating to the story leap off the page and capture the reader too.
It’s not all spice though there’s a story behind the smut as it explores heartbreak, relationships, psychotic exes hell bent on revenge, murder and even mental health issues.
It was a gripping read that I couldn’t put down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Every page is a tease of delicious sexual tension, chemistry and teasing. The author has done an amazing job of creating something that feels real - the descriptions of not only the acts but the thoughts, feelings and emotions relating to the story leap off the page and capture the reader too.
It’s not all spice though there’s a story behind the smut as it explores heartbreak, relationships, psychotic exes hell bent on revenge, murder and even mental health issues.
It was a gripping read that I couldn’t put down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
bookishsteph's review against another edition
5.0
Oh this book caught my attention from the first page. Definitely a sexy story full of spice.
redreads4861's review against another edition
4.0
This book was really good. I really enjoyed this book because of the story line that will have you on your toes and the SPICE!!
Tropes:
*Second Chance
*Friends to Lovers
*MFM
Tropes:
*Second Chance
*Friends to Lovers
*MFM
smuttyotaku1's review against another edition
5.0
Tropes: Second Chance, Friends to Lovers, MFM
Kinks: Voyeurism, Praise, Degradation, Exhibitionism
TW: Mental/Emotional Manipulation, Use of Blackmail, Murder/Assault (off-page), Dark Thoughts (side character)
Thank you to the author for providing me with an E-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
This book follows a group of friends, Syra, Delilah, and Katrina, who plan to open up a sex club. One day when they planned a meeting with their business partners, Syra does not expect to run into her one-night stand from 6 months ago. All the girls end up going out to celebrate one of her friend's accomplishments, and she met Marco Cabrera thinking she would be able to hook up with him just once and never see him again. Well, turns out Syra ran into Marco again after she left him and his friend, Asli, that night.
I was so excited to receive this ARC and start reading, because this type of book is right up my alley. I'm a sucker for romance books that involve sex clubs. I really enjoyed this book. It has all the drama, angst, and sexual tension. The chemistry between the characters were intense. I have to say, between Marco and Asli, I love Asli the most. The spicy scenes were DELICIOUS -- they were so hot it could burn down a literal building. On top of everything else, there is a little suspense in this book, which I enjoyed! I'm so excited to read the next book!
Kinks: Voyeurism, Praise, Degradation, Exhibitionism
TW: Mental/Emotional Manipulation, Use of Blackmail, Murder/Assault (off-page), Dark Thoughts (side character)
Thank you to the author for providing me with an E-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
This book follows a group of friends, Syra, Delilah, and Katrina, who plan to open up a sex club. One day when they planned a meeting with their business partners, Syra does not expect to run into her one-night stand from 6 months ago. All the girls end up going out to celebrate one of her friend's accomplishments, and she met Marco Cabrera thinking she would be able to hook up with him just once and never see him again. Well, turns out Syra ran into Marco again after she left him and his friend, Asli, that night.
I was so excited to receive this ARC and start reading, because this type of book is right up my alley. I'm a sucker for romance books that involve sex clubs. I really enjoyed this book. It has all the drama, angst, and sexual tension. The chemistry between the characters were intense. I have to say, between Marco and Asli, I love Asli the most. The spicy scenes were DELICIOUS -- they were so hot it could burn down a literal building. On top of everything else, there is a little suspense in this book, which I enjoyed! I'm so excited to read the next book!