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Mr. Bentley by Mackenzy Fox
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This story follows Ariana, who recently caught her boyfriend cheating. She had already booked a trip to a resort in Mexico, and what was meant to be a romantic getaway turned into a solo trip. However, it quickly became an unforgettable surprise—and a forbidden fling—with her ex-boyfriend’s dad.
I had so much fun with this book! First off, Ariana’s best friends are absolutely brilliant and made the story enjoyable beyond the love interest. Ariana, the FMC, comes across as somewhat mature, beautiful, and confident in her worth. And Mr. Bentley—wow, this man is something else. He had me swooning. The way he treats her, listens to her, and absolutely devours her was perfection. I loved how his character was written: well-spoken, mature, and someone who knows exactly what he wants. The tension and buildup were fantastic, and the story is more character-driven than plot-focused, which I didn’t mind
I also want to mention the taboo label, as it’s part of the series name. Personally, I’d classify this more as forbidden romance. To me, forbidden means something that shouldn’t happen but can—like an ex-boyfriend’s dad (he’s an ex for a reason, after all). Taboo, on the other hand, feels like something completely off-limits that shouldn’t happen at all, like step-sibling or more extreme relationship such as relation romances.
Overall, this was a fun, spicy, and delicious read!
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Physical Read
Pages: 254
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Taboo Series
Tropes or Themes: Ex Boyfriends Dad, Age Gap (20yrs), Forbidden, Vacation (Mexico), Made Me Laugh, Sexual Content, Praise, Eyes On Me, Impact Play, Bondage and Pool Scene
Mentions: Cheating Ex and Suicide.
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I had so much fun with this book! First off, Ariana’s best friends are absolutely brilliant and made the story enjoyable beyond the love interest. Ariana, the FMC, comes across as somewhat mature, beautiful, and confident in her worth. And Mr. Bentley—wow, this man is something else. He had me swooning. The way he treats her, listens to her, and absolutely devours her was perfection. I loved how his character was written: well-spoken, mature, and someone who knows exactly what he wants. The tension and buildup were fantastic, and the story is more character-driven than plot-focused, which I didn’t mind
I also want to mention the taboo label, as it’s part of the series name. Personally, I’d classify this more as forbidden romance. To me, forbidden means something that shouldn’t happen but can—like an ex-boyfriend’s dad (he’s an ex for a reason, after all). Taboo, on the other hand, feels like something completely off-limits that shouldn’t happen at all, like step-sibling or more extreme relationship such as relation romances.
Overall, this was a fun, spicy, and delicious read!
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Physical Read
Pages: 254
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Taboo Series
Tropes or Themes: Ex Boyfriends Dad, Age Gap (20yrs), Forbidden, Vacation (Mexico), Made Me Laugh, Sexual Content, Praise, Eyes On Me, Impact Play, Bondage and Pool Scene
Mentions: Cheating Ex and Suicide.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol