A review by admya
Release Me by K.A. Tucker

4.0

🔥 Forbidden Romance 
 🏖️ Workplace Romance 
 💔 Damaged Hero 
 💃 Enemies to Lovers 
 🛏️ One-Night Stand Turned More 
 👀 Slow Burn Tension 
 👨‍💼 Billionaire World 
 🚫 Off-Limits Love 
 🧨 High Stakes Attraction 
 🔄 Redemption Arc 

Star: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 

Release Me by K.A. Tucker is the first book in the Wolf Hotel: Mermaid Beach series, a spin-off that takes the sensual intensity and high-stakes romance of the original Wolf Hotel saga and infuses it with a new setting and fresh emotional conflicts. Set in Mermaid Beach, Florida, the story follows Ronan Lyle, a man who claims expertise in heartbreak and hedonism—two traits that have dictated the direction of his life thus far. Ronan has spent years avoiding commitment, using fleeting connections and lustful distractions as his preferred coping mechanisms. He arrives in Mermaid Beach with the intention of leaving his self-destructive patterns behind, determined to focus on his role as the Director of Facilities for the new Wolf Hotel. 

However, that resolve is challenged when he meets Sloane Parker, a woman who is not only stunning and spirited, but also actively working to sabotage the very hotel Ronan has been tasked with helping to launch. Sloane is far from a typical romantic lead; she’s determined, sharp-witted, and unwavering in her mission. Her presence threatens Ronan’s newfound focus, and despite all the reasons he shouldn’t pursue her—her opposition to the hotel, her ability to destabilise his career and future—Ronan finds himself drawn to her in a way that shakes the foundation of his self-control. 

K.A. Tucker weaves a narrative that is rich in internal conflict and smouldering tension. The characters are flawed yet relatable, and their chemistry is electric. There’s a depth to the emotional turmoil both Ronan and Sloane carry, which adds layers to their intense attraction. The dialogue is crisp, and the pacing keeps the reader hooked as each chapter raises the emotional and erotic stakes. 

What sets Release Me apart is its commitment to character development alongside steamy romance. This is not a story of mindless passion but one that explores how intimacy can either heal or break, depending on the choices people make. The backdrop of Mermaid Beach serves as both a glamorous escape and a moral battleground, heightening the sense of urgency and risk in every interaction. 

Intended for a mature audience, Release Me doesn’t shy away from explicit scenes, yet these moments are never gratuitous—they serve to deepen the emotional resonance and character connection. It’s a well-balanced blend of eroticism and vulnerability, offering readers not just heat but heart. 

For fans of forbidden love, emotionally driven narratives, and luxurious settings with a hint of controversy, Release Me is an irresistible entry point into a new chapter of the Wolf Hotel universe. Tucker once again proves her skill in crafting stories that are as emotionally compelling as they are sinfully seductive.