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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Willow never fucking misses
"I will kill for you. I will kill ANYONE for you"
Carter has always held my attention I mean did you read the preface. Jace is *chefs kiss*
But Declan came in LIKE A FUCKING WRECKING BALL!!!
Impact, Pet, Praise
"They say we don't wait, that we don't give second chances. They say we're murderers and thieves."
When their mother died she was the only one that approached Declan and said I'm sorry. All these years later he still thinks about it. And now she's Working in his club. In this club the workers wear 1 of 3 colors white means come play but I have limits black means don't touch and red, red the most preferred. Red means I want it all. Declan calls her to his office and informs her she's never to wear red again.
And if it's all within the 1st 3 chapters I'm obsessed I'm in love and I need more I need all the more...
The preface had me falling inlove and it just got better every page
"I will kill for you. I will kill ANYONE for you"
Carter has always held my attention I mean did you read the preface. Jace is *chefs kiss*
But Declan came in LIKE A FUCKING WRECKING BALL!!!
Impact, Pet, Praise
"They say we don't wait, that we don't give second chances. They say we're murderers and thieves."
When their mother died she was the only one that approached Declan and said I'm sorry. All these years later he still thinks about it. And now she's Working in his club. In this club the workers wear 1 of 3 colors white means come play but I have limits black means don't touch and red, red the most preferred. Red means I want it all. Declan calls her to his office and informs her she's never to wear red again.
And if it's all within the 1st 3 chapters I'm obsessed I'm in love and I need more I need all the more...
The preface had me falling inlove and it just got better every page
Um.. all I could say at the moment is I shouldn't have started this one knowing that the series is not complete.
Because now I am left hanging at this mf cliffhanger that I can't FUCKING WAIT for the second book to come out.
ARC review to come
Because now I am left hanging at this mf cliffhanger that I can't FUCKING WAIT for the second book to come out.
ARC review to come
WOW WOW WOW this book was so dark and so good! Declan Cross was the perfect possessive, morally gray fictional man you can't help but love. Braelynn takes a job at The Club to try and get a fresh start after an abusive relationship but she's quickly drawn into Declan and the Cross brothers world. Declan and Braelynn's relationship is superrrr spicy and has BDSM elements. And... THE ENDING!!
This book had me hooked from the very first page. This book was hot and steamy. Declan Cross is sinfully delicious. Braelynn has instant chemistry with Declan and is completely drawn to him. I loved the intensity of this book and can not wait for the rest of the series.
Tease Me Once is Willow Winters' latest work and book #1 in the Shame On You series. It's set in the Merciless World; this is Declan Cross' story. Prior reading of the Merciless World's books aren't required to read Tease Me Once. There are quite a few books that I have yet to read from this world. Declan Cross is Carter Cross' brother (Carter is the main character from the Merciless series) and he's is the youngest of the Cross brothers. It's a dark steamy read, navigated from Braelynn and Declan's perspectives. My gosh! The first few chapters! Especially, Declan's POV! It was intense and it sure did set out the tone of the book. I mean, shortly after their first encounter Declan did stake his claim; his possessiveness making an early appearance. But then again, Declan and Braelynn go way back; they met when they were young but didn't keep in touch.
Danger, power and control is written all over Declan; he's a mysterious and intimidating man. He's blunt, straight forward and knows what he wants, and he made it very clear that he truly wants her. Braelynn is aware that she should stay away, but she's utterly curious about him. And the tension between them! Phew... it was so heated, explosive and very spicy! Declan has dark, dirty and sinful fantasies, but so does Braelynn, and she's a temptation for him. If enjoy a read with heroes/morally grey characters with the vibes of 'touch or hurt her I'll k*ll you', then this book is for you! But the ending!!!! I was so consumed into the story that I didn't realize I reached the last few pages. I was lost for words for a few minutes... Ahh.... Need book #2 ASAP!! But the release date is so far away... oh well...
For the past few years, life hasn't been easy for Braelynn. She just got out of a toxic relationship and she's trying get back on her feet. Leaving the past behind her, even though she's scared Braelynn is putting on a brave face and thinking positive thoughts, as she begins her new life. Declan is busy with running his club and the family business. And his club "The Club" is where your deepest darkest fantasies come out to play; a door to the underbelly/criminal world. The Cross brothers have a reputation in the criminal world, they basically run it. Hence, Declan is upholding this reputation so well. He would do anything for his brothers, after all "blood is thicker than water".
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
Danger, power and control is written all over Declan; he's a mysterious and intimidating man. He's blunt, straight forward and knows what he wants, and he made it very clear that he truly wants her. Braelynn is aware that she should stay away, but she's utterly curious about him. And the tension between them! Phew... it was so heated, explosive and very spicy! Declan has dark, dirty and sinful fantasies, but so does Braelynn, and she's a temptation for him. If enjoy a read with heroes/morally grey characters with the vibes of 'touch or hurt her I'll k*ll you', then this book is for you! But the ending!!!! I was so consumed into the story that I didn't realize I reached the last few pages. I was lost for words for a few minutes... Ahh.... Need book #2 ASAP!! But the release date is so far away... oh well...
For the past few years, life hasn't been easy for Braelynn. She just got out of a toxic relationship and she's trying get back on her feet. Leaving the past behind her, even though she's scared Braelynn is putting on a brave face and thinking positive thoughts, as she begins her new life. Declan is busy with running his club and the family business. And his club "The Club" is where your deepest darkest fantasies come out to play; a door to the underbelly/criminal world. The Cross brothers have a reputation in the criminal world, they basically run it. Hence, Declan is upholding this reputation so well. He would do anything for his brothers, after all "blood is thicker than water".
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
Omw I am dying this had me hooked and I just needed more. Spicy to the max but the story line had me captivated. Declan is my man for sure! Willow has once again got me hooked. There is a cliffhanger but we were warned so I am just gonna patiently wait for the second boom.
4.25 Stars / 4.5 Steam Fans
Tease Me Once is a twisty, sexy, dark introduction to the youngest Cross brother, Declan. When Brealynn needs a fresh start after a trauma-filled marriage, Declan steps up to help her out with an alternative means to work through the trauma.
CW: Trauma, Abuse, BDSM Practices, Criminal Activity
Video review available in Week 49: Dec 5 – Dec 11, 2021, full weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk Patreon.
For other bookish content, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
Tease Me Once is a twisty, sexy, dark introduction to the youngest Cross brother, Declan. When Brealynn needs a fresh start after a trauma-filled marriage, Declan steps up to help her out with an alternative means to work through the trauma.
CW: Trauma, Abuse, BDSM Practices, Criminal Activity
Video review available in Week 49: Dec 5 – Dec 11, 2021, full weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk Patreon.
For other bookish content, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
Absolutely amazing . I haven’t started the Merciless World yet but it’s it’s anything like this I have to start it immediately! Declan is amazing
Hold your breath you're in for a ride
I got enveloped into the Merciless world so long ago, first with Daniel, then Carter and Jase. To say I have been waiting for Declan's story would be an understatement. The wait was so worth it and I can't wait to get more.
Declan is everything I thought he would be, and so much more. He's charming, dominant, possessive, filthy-mouthed and a little bit haunted. Braelynn is the girl who spoke kind words to him when he was a boy. Braelynn is a little naive, captivating, and looking for a fresh start on her own. These two are magnets toward one another way before either of them knew the other. What started out as a desire to be close to each other turned into an all-consuming need. But Declan is dealing with a snitch inside his club, and where events turn might leave you a little confused. I will state this... it ends in a CLIFFHANGER! Enjoy the drop and all the naughty that came with it!
I read this book directly after reading a hallmark-type book, too sweet with not enough grit and naughty play. This book was exactly what the "doctor" ordered.
I got enveloped into the Merciless world so long ago, first with Daniel, then Carter and Jase. To say I have been waiting for Declan's story would be an understatement. The wait was so worth it and I can't wait to get more.
Declan is everything I thought he would be, and so much more. He's charming, dominant, possessive, filthy-mouthed and a little bit haunted. Braelynn is the girl who spoke kind words to him when he was a boy. Braelynn is a little naive, captivating, and looking for a fresh start on her own. These two are magnets toward one another way before either of them knew the other. What started out as a desire to be close to each other turned into an all-consuming need. But Declan is dealing with a snitch inside his club, and where events turn might leave you a little confused. I will state this... it ends in a CLIFFHANGER! Enjoy the drop and all the naughty that came with it!
I read this book directly after reading a hallmark-type book, too sweet with not enough grit and naughty play. This book was exactly what the "doctor" ordered.