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The Five Senses #1
Touch
Can his touch set her soul on fire?
When an attorney at a rival firm alerts Paul that his wife has been searching for a divorce lawyer behind his back, his whole world shatters. But, truth be told, the signs were there; he’d just ignored them. With both of their daughters now in college out of state, Laken is restless and lonely. And Paul–who’d once been a doting husband–is truly married to his career.
But when faced with losing the love of his life, Paul concocts a plan. Combining Laken’s love of food and romance, he sets out to make her fall for him all over again, reigniting a spark that sets their hearts–and bed sheets–afire.
The Five Senses is a series of five short erotic romances. Each novelette will showcase a sexy encounter between Paul and Laken, two consenting–married–adults. Within this series of short stories, you will find food play, voyeurism, pleasure with pain, and probably a little kink.
Not intended for readers under eighteen years of age.
When an attorney at a rival firm alerts Paul that his wife has been searching for a divorce lawyer behind his back, his whole world shatters. But, truth be told, the signs were there; he’d just ignored them. With both of their daughters now in college out of state, Laken is restless and lonely. And Paul–who’d once been a doting husband–is truly married to his career.
But when faced with losing the love of his life, Paul concocts a plan. Combining Laken’s love of food and romance, he sets out to make her fall for him all over again, reigniting a spark that sets their hearts–and bed sheets–afire.
The Five Senses is a series of five short erotic romances. Each novelette will showcase a sexy encounter between Paul and Laken, two consenting–married–adults. Within this series of short stories, you will find food play, voyeurism, pleasure with pain, and probably a little kink.
Not intended for readers under eighteen years of age.
63 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2023
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March 19, 2023
Short, sexy and steaming hot. This novella is bubbling couldron of passions that are put on front burner by Minx.
Paul Hayward and his wife Laken seemed to have lost the devoted passion in marriage and disinterested Laken is shopping for attorneys to file for divorce. That's just the jolt Paul needs to realign his priorities in domestic life, now that he's conquered his professional ones.
Solution : go back to the start.
Mission : make your wife fall in love with you again
"while using their bodies to say things words never could, he hoped to find the way to reach her mind... and her heart."
It's a sultry and sensuous tale of rekindling of dormant Embers of romance and lust.
I had fun reading it. You need to pick up this short story too
4 stars for pearl thongs
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Paul Hayward and his wife Laken seemed to have lost the devoted passion in marriage and disinterested Laken is shopping for attorneys to file for divorce. That's just the jolt Paul needs to realign his priorities in domestic life, now that he's conquered his professional ones.
Solution : go back to the start.
Mission : make your wife fall in love with you again
"while using their bodies to say things words never could, he hoped to find the way to reach her mind... and her heart."
It's a sultry and sensuous tale of rekindling of dormant Embers of romance and lust.
I had fun reading it. You need to pick up this short story too
4 stars for pearl thongs
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April 17, 2023
I enjoyed this book, Noir is a new author for me. This book was sexy, sweet, hot & spicy-- all in perfect proportion. Exactly what an erotica novella should be. i recommend it if that's what you like and are looking for.
I will definitely be reading the other books in this series when they come out.
I will definitely be reading the other books in this series when they come out.
October 23, 2023
the plot line was cute but the entirety of the novella felt underwhelming. was there for a short time and a mild fun
April 5, 2023
Short & sweet
It was a quick read which was reasonably entertaining. The distance & sense of disconnection seemed sudden & her reaction to it seemed VERY extreme & rash. But Paul’s reaction was sweet & thoughtful & romantic.
Not very realistic for a couple in their mid to late 40’s to still have the bodies of 20-something’s or for him to have the stamina of someone that age either, but whatever.
It was a quick read which was reasonably entertaining. The distance & sense of disconnection seemed sudden & her reaction to it seemed VERY extreme & rash. But Paul’s reaction was sweet & thoughtful & romantic.
Not very realistic for a couple in their mid to late 40’s to still have the bodies of 20-something’s or for him to have the stamina of someone that age either, but whatever.
November 1, 2023
I needed a quick little sexy story and this one fit the bill. It was fine, more of a vignette, with a prologue, if you will. I know that I shouldn't but I always look for a sense of reality in these books, and this one missed that mark (personal preference, though, not knocking the novella or anything!). If a wife is set and working towards leaving and divorcing her husband because of a lack of interest on his part, I'm not sure I'd be so willing to do the things he has requested her to do. I feel like the whole divorce part makes it non-realistic.
Anyway, it was still sexy, the guy sounded hot with his tattoos under his rolled-up collared shirt, she of course is a beautiful red head, and they get it on. It's hot.
Anyway, it was still sexy, the guy sounded hot with his tattoos under his rolled-up collared shirt, she of course is a beautiful red head, and they get it on. It's hot.
July 3, 2023
STARS: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE LEVEL: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
TYPE: Erotica
TRIGGERS: Food play, voyeurism, pleasure with pain, and probably a little kink.
The Five Senses is a series of five short erotic romances between a husband & wife, while focusing on one sense at a time.
I found this book during Stuff Your Kindle Day this past Friday, and I thought I'd give it a try.
The kids are away at college, the house is quiet and empty, and the FMC is feeling lonely because her husband is always working. She feels the best thing to do is file for divorce and start new.
The MMC is told to woo his wife by a rival attorney. The plan the MMC comes up with is creative and steamy.
I just want to know if there's a sign up sheet somewhere so I can volunteer to be wooed like that!
SPICE LEVEL: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
TYPE: Erotica
TRIGGERS: Food play, voyeurism, pleasure with pain, and probably a little kink.
The Five Senses is a series of five short erotic romances between a husband & wife, while focusing on one sense at a time.
I found this book during Stuff Your Kindle Day this past Friday, and I thought I'd give it a try.
The kids are away at college, the house is quiet and empty, and the FMC is feeling lonely because her husband is always working. She feels the best thing to do is file for divorce and start new.
The MMC is told to woo his wife by a rival attorney. The plan the MMC comes up with is creative and steamy.
I just want to know if there's a sign up sheet somewhere so I can volunteer to be wooed like that!
December 7, 2023
“Touch” by Minx Noir is a book about repairing a broken marriage. When Paul is told his wife is filing for divorce, he is determined to make her fall in love with him again. Laken is lonely now her children are out of the house, and she just dreams of the life and love she once had. Paul’s plan to woe his wife is to use all five senses to reignite the sparks of their love.
The book has second chance tropes, marriage, erotica, etc. The book was good, just a little repetitive sometimes. I did like both Laken and Paul’s characters; they are both compassionate and adventurous people. I gave it a 3 out of 5 stars.
The book has second chance tropes, marriage, erotica, etc. The book was good, just a little repetitive sometimes. I did like both Laken and Paul’s characters; they are both compassionate and adventurous people. I gave it a 3 out of 5 stars.
December 16, 2023
SWEET & SPICY!
While Touch might be a Novellette, even shorter than a novella, it seems like a complete story. The hero, Paul, discovers that his wife, Laken, has talked to an attorney about getting a divorce. Said Attorney, rather than filing, calls Paul into his office to offer a little advice on how to win his wife back pre divorce . Woe her; bring the spark back into your marriage . Minx Noir's Touch is Paul's first attempt/date with Lake. And it is a truly spectacular one - enjoy!
While Touch might be a Novellette, even shorter than a novella, it seems like a complete story. The hero, Paul, discovers that his wife, Laken, has talked to an attorney about getting a divorce. Said Attorney, rather than filing, calls Paul into his office to offer a little advice on how to win his wife back pre divorce . Woe her; bring the spark back into your marriage . Minx Noir's Touch is Paul's first attempt/date with Lake. And it is a truly spectacular one - enjoy!
June 6, 2025
I do love the premise of this series. I love that Paul is willing to pull out the big guns to get his wife back instead of just being angry that she wants a divorce and try to screw her over. But also, is being bored really a good reason to divorce your husband?? Without even talking to him about it? I also know that that is not even the point and really we are just here for the smuttily ever after, which I am also totally for, but WOMEN DO NOT HAVE ADAMS APPLES! Who edited this book? Anyways, I will be back for book 2 regardless.
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December 18, 2023
Ok, so I actually thought this story was really, really cute. I’m glad it continues on. Laken is a SAHM whose daughters have gone off to college and is feeling lonely and disconnected from her husband who is completely aloof. When he finds out how she feels and how she’s contemplating leaving him, he takes the business of winning her back VERY seriously. And boy is it an enjoyable ride. I’m looking forward to reading the other books in this novella series!
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December 16, 2025
Fulfilling and Fulfilled
The promise of the title has been fulfilled. Every erotic nuance of touch was touched upon from special clothing to extravagant food choices to dominant themes. Paul is determined to win his wife, Laken's, affections back to him and is putting on a full courting press of all the sensuous feelings to do it. The story had a full feeling conclusion.
To top it all off, the proofing was superb!
The promise of the title has been fulfilled. Every erotic nuance of touch was touched upon from special clothing to extravagant food choices to dominant themes. Paul is determined to win his wife, Laken's, affections back to him and is putting on a full courting press of all the sensuous feelings to do it. The story had a full feeling conclusion.
To top it all off, the proofing was superb!
April 3, 2023
Sexy, short, and straight to the point. An empty nest couple, Laken and Paul, tries to reconnect after they’ve grown distant and they definitely “reconnect.”
Paul’s surprise for Laken was unexpected, but fully welcomed. I love the idea of married couples dating so their romance stays fresh. Can’t wait for more from this novella series!
Paul’s surprise for Laken was unexpected, but fully welcomed. I love the idea of married couples dating so their romance stays fresh. Can’t wait for more from this novella series!
April 15, 2023
An erotic novella about a married couple that are feeling disconnected. The wife, Laken is filing for a divorce and Paul finds out about it. He is devastated and Paul immediately plans a hot date night with his wife so that they can reconnect and recapture their love and attraction. I really enjoy reading about married couples and this book was great.
April 18, 2023
Phew… can I get someone to play with my senses? This was a very quick read. Did discover a typo in the book. Other than that was a great read for me. The author really does playing to the senses of the characters, and truly is a smut book.
She files for divorce, husband found out and is trying to win back her love by playing with senses
She files for divorce, husband found out and is trying to win back her love by playing with senses
May 26, 2023
Why do some women have all the luck. Lake feels disconnected as married life has shifted away from parental duties. With no job or hobbies and a workaholic husband, she is ready to give up everything she has just for a change. The husband catches wind though and makes it his mission to reconnect with his lonely wife.
June 5, 2023
Honestly, I was a little skeptical when I opened this book and saw it was only 63 pages like...how much can you really pack in there. I was proven so wrong. I immediately went to see if the other senses were out and downloaded Taste! I pre-ordered Sight and I will be checking super often for the others release dates!
Read Them....Right now <3
Read Them....Right now <3
July 8, 2023
He'll do anything save his marriage.
Paul is gobsmacked when he learns that his wife wants a divorce. He can't possibly let Laken go. She is the very air he breathes. Now he just has to prove it to her. His efforts do not go unappreciated. The silver fox still has it. Smoking hot and so good!
Paul is gobsmacked when he learns that his wife wants a divorce. He can't possibly let Laken go. She is the very air he breathes. Now he just has to prove it to her. His efforts do not go unappreciated. The silver fox still has it. Smoking hot and so good!
October 11, 2023
HOT!!
I love this!
I want to bring this book to life in my marriage, because sometimes we need to go back to dating our spouses. It’s important not to forget one another, and this book is just amazing at showing that.
It is so hot. Filled with desire and pleasure, and the fact that it is a quick read is even better. Absolutely love it! 😍
I love this!
I want to bring this book to life in my marriage, because sometimes we need to go back to dating our spouses. It’s important not to forget one another, and this book is just amazing at showing that.
It is so hot. Filled with desire and pleasure, and the fact that it is a quick read is even better. Absolutely love it! 😍
November 18, 2023
Romance erotica
Third person, double pov
60 pages
Cute hot dinner + smutty sex date
Bdsm involved: bondage, a variation of Ben wa balls, focus on touch
Felt like there wasn’t as much spoken dialogue, they had more descriptions and more focus on the person’s internal monologue of boring stuff happening before the smut
Third person, double pov
60 pages
Cute hot dinner + smutty sex date
Bdsm involved: bondage, a variation of Ben wa balls, focus on touch
Felt like there wasn’t as much spoken dialogue, they had more descriptions and more focus on the person’s internal monologue of boring stuff happening before the smut
July 27, 2025
A couple, Paul & Laken, have been married for 20 years. They have 2 kids who are now away at college. Paul has spent the past few years working later & later. When Laken thinks there’s nothing left to their marriage, she visits a divorce attorney. Paul finds out, doesn’t want to lose her & makes a plan to woo her back using the five senses. This book is how he wooed her back using touch.
April 3, 2023
Not for me
I'm sorry I DNF as I believe a marriage is always worth fighting for. No marriage is perfect it takes each person giving 100% each and every day. Even when things don't seem it can work, a change in attitude will make it work.
I'm sorry I DNF as I believe a marriage is always worth fighting for. No marriage is perfect it takes each person giving 100% each and every day. Even when things don't seem it can work, a change in attitude will make it work.
May 26, 2023
For the first time in a while, the progression of a story brought me to tears. My heart was breaking for Paul as he learned of his wife’s activities, and tried to determine how he could undo the slowly diminishing time he spent with Laken.
July 8, 2023
This is the first book in a series that is about Laken and Paul — a couple on the brink of divorce and they find their way back to their happily ever after.
🔥 3.5/5
⭐️ 3/5
Light Praise
Bondage
Public Play
🔥 3.5/5
⭐️ 3/5
Light Praise
Bondage
Public Play
January 3, 2024
A quick read .. looking forward to the rest of the series.. husband is trying to save his marriage and is seducing his wife all over again to try and change her mind. Each book is focused on one of the scenes that he plans on being the theme of his seduction.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 21, 2024
Hot Quick Read
This was a fun, hot read. Quick night of a husband fighting to change his wife’s mind after she makes a big decision. Chemistry between them was great and there was some steamy scenes that kept me entertained!
This was a fun, hot read. Quick night of a husband fighting to change his wife’s mind after she makes a big decision. Chemistry between them was great and there was some steamy scenes that kept me entertained!
June 27, 2024
I think all married couples should read this novella. I enjoyed the storyline and the lengths a husband would go to win back the affection of his wife after 20+ years of marriage. It was a good reminder to always pursue your spouse.
October 5, 2024
what we all wish for…
As a married woman of nearly 15 years, I can tell you that this engaged not only my mind but my heart as well. For all the forgotten women out there, this is truly a delight and way to go Paul!!
As a married woman of nearly 15 years, I can tell you that this engaged not only my mind but my heart as well. For all the forgotten women out there, this is truly a delight and way to go Paul!!
November 15, 2024
Quick, sexy little novella. I appreciated the real-life story that came along with it, making the whole book seem much more real and relatable.
This novella was also good enough to get me excited about the next in the series - Taste. I'll be diving into that one next, for sure!
This novella was also good enough to get me excited about the next in the series - Taste. I'll be diving into that one next, for sure!
April 4, 2023
LOVED this hot & sexy novella! I love how relatable the author made the characters in just a few pages and I really loved how Paul took notes from Lakens reading material and went for it. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
May 24, 2023
what to expect: +40 married couple, kinks, hide and seek
hot hot hot! quick and exciting read, looking forward to the rest of the series
hot hot hot! quick and exciting read, looking forward to the rest of the series
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