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The Lay of You
A deliciously intense erotic romance. Two resilient women, both juggling the weight of heavy pasts, find healing and hope in one another.Jennifer Dupont lives a successful solitary life as crème de la crème of San Francisco's most elite escort service. To clients, she is the Director, an imposing beauty with a fondness for expensive whisky, tailored suits, and uncompromising control. It's a fitting persona even outside work, as old wounds have left her unwilling to risk her heart. That is, until she meets her newest client.
Over a decade has passed since Theodosia "Dosie" Fisher was rescued from an isolated, abusive cult founded by her father, and while years of therapy have earned her an emotional maturity most never acquire, her body remains neglected, riddled with questions she has long been afraid to confront. So, when her two best friends suggest she hire an escort as a pressure-free way to explore, she decides to go for it.
The attraction is immediate, the curiosity and connection even more so. Every exchange is electric. Every touch sparks. Every kiss siphons secrets and edges them nearer a level of intimacy that Dosie has sought all her life. Jennifer, on the other hand, has only ever wanted the opposite.Content WarningThis novel explores aspects of psychology and mental health and contains occasionally descriptive references to past traumas, including child abuse, physical and mental abuse, cult/religious abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and murder. Please read with care.
Over a decade has passed since Theodosia "Dosie" Fisher was rescued from an isolated, abusive cult founded by her father, and while years of therapy have earned her an emotional maturity most never acquire, her body remains neglected, riddled with questions she has long been afraid to confront. So, when her two best friends suggest she hire an escort as a pressure-free way to explore, she decides to go for it.
The attraction is immediate, the curiosity and connection even more so. Every exchange is electric. Every touch sparks. Every kiss siphons secrets and edges them nearer a level of intimacy that Dosie has sought all her life. Jennifer, on the other hand, has only ever wanted the opposite.Content WarningThis novel explores aspects of psychology and mental health and contains occasionally descriptive references to past traumas, including child abuse, physical and mental abuse, cult/religious abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and murder. Please read with care.
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Published September 1, 2023
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October 8, 2025
Second read. 6 ⭐️. The writing just blows me away. The desire. The emotions. The humanity. Ugh. So good.
5 ⭐️ - wow. No doubt this book is steamy. I’m talking six alarm fire steam. But it’s also heartbreaking and heartwarming and full of emotion. What a surprising read!
5 ⭐️ - wow. No doubt this book is steamy. I’m talking six alarm fire steam. But it’s also heartbreaking and heartwarming and full of emotion. What a surprising read!
June 7, 2024
One of the most intense books I’ve read. Ever. Wow!
March 30, 2025
I absolutely loved this book. It tackles some incredibly heavy topics, but the author handles them with such grace, sensitivity, and a sense of hope that I couldn’t put it down. Dosie and Jennifer are two of the strongest characters I've come across, and their journey from trauma to finding happiness and love is both powerful and inspiring. I can't imagine a better match than these two—they truly bring out the best in each other.
June 7, 2024
This unassuming book has a treasure trove of emotional upheaval and stirrings hidden underneath its erotic exterior. I was simply floored by how amazing the author weaved together sex, trauma, healing, relationships and presented the readers with this lil ole modest-looking cover dressed up as typical erotica. I’m not saying the book is tame. By no means were the sex scenes tame. What I’m saying is, the sex scenes felt right because it was rooted in emotional connection between characters and thus more favourably received by myself in particular because I’m not a fan of just pure lust.
December 5, 2025
Wow. What a great read. This was totally unique with two very damaged people finding each other and being brave enough to love. On to the next in the series.
November 26, 2023
Highly recommend!
Trigger warning though, deals with some dark topics. It doesn’t go in that much detail but still- cult, SA,
Trigger warning though, deals with some dark topics. It doesn’t go in that much detail but still- cult, SA,
August 10, 2023
Firstly thank you so much Corrie for the ARC! What a lovely book.
The connection between Jennifer and Dosie is clear from the outset and throughout. This book is about overcoming fears about sex and more, it's showing that even with past trauma you can have healthy sex and be sex-positive.
The way both protagonists grow individually and together is wonderful, it was an amazing read, the way they come together to help each other get through their trauma is just, I can't tell you how beautiful it is. And don't get me started on how beautiful it was reading how their feelings for each other develop and the love they share for one another is undeniable.
It's brilliant, beautiful and wonderfully written and I honestly didn't want it to end, I can't recommend it enough it's so good! Please do yourselves a favour and go get this book now if you haven't already, it's such a fantastic book!
Star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The connection between Jennifer and Dosie is clear from the outset and throughout. This book is about overcoming fears about sex and more, it's showing that even with past trauma you can have healthy sex and be sex-positive.
The way both protagonists grow individually and together is wonderful, it was an amazing read, the way they come together to help each other get through their trauma is just, I can't tell you how beautiful it is. And don't get me started on how beautiful it was reading how their feelings for each other develop and the love they share for one another is undeniable.
It's brilliant, beautiful and wonderfully written and I honestly didn't want it to end, I can't recommend it enough it's so good! Please do yourselves a favour and go get this book now if you haven't already, it's such a fantastic book!
Star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
May 23, 2024
This book is so sensual and deep that it will keep you engaged till the very end.
Two broken souls with traumatic pasts.
The encounter of body and mind.
Experiencing physical love and romantic love for the first time.
Carnal, haunting, gut wrenching and so rewarding in the end.
It makes you think so much. It sent me on a rabbit hole online to see the true horrors of nowadays humanity.
It made me fall in love with the characters in it. So much, that I feel protective of them.
The Lay of You has been surprising, and more people should read it. It is intense and gripping.
*There are triggers, but they are not fully described.
Two broken souls with traumatic pasts.
The encounter of body and mind.
Experiencing physical love and romantic love for the first time.
Carnal, haunting, gut wrenching and so rewarding in the end.
It makes you think so much. It sent me on a rabbit hole online to see the true horrors of nowadays humanity.
It made me fall in love with the characters in it. So much, that I feel protective of them.
The Lay of You has been surprising, and more people should read it. It is intense and gripping.
*There are triggers, but they are not fully described.
November 3, 2024
The Lay of You by Corrie MacKay is more than just an erotic romance; it’s an emotional, deeply affecting exploration of resilience, healing, and love. With top-tier writing and characters that linger long after the last page, MacKay has crafted an intense, thought-provoking story that’s absolutely worth every moment.
From the outset, the connection between Jennifer and Dosie is palpable and undeniable. Jennifer Dupont, the elegant and guarded Director of an elite escort service, exudes control and confidence, keeping her heart under lock and key. In contrast, Theodosia "Dosie" Fisher, a woman tenaciously piecing herself back together after escaping an abusive cult, is ready to reclaim her life. When Dosie decides to hire Jennifer as a way to safely explore her desires and confront past fears, it sets off a journey of mutual discovery and vulnerability that’s both poignant and intense.
MacKay’s sensitive handling of difficult themes, including trauma and recovery. Dosie’s journey especially resonated with me—her courage in facing her past and stepping into her power made me want to give her the biggest hug. I found myself rooting for her happiness, for her to finally find a space where she could feel safe and loved. Despite the heavy topics, the story shines as a testament to overcoming fear and embracing a sex-positive life, showing that even after unimaginable trauma, healthy, fulfilling relationships are possible.
The emotional growth between Jennifer and Dosie is beautiful. Their intimacy is gradual and beautifully built, each touch, each kiss peeling away layers and breaking down walls. They don’t just find solace in each other; they inspire each other to confront their own pasts, fears, and insecurities, blossoming both individually and together. Watching them go from guarded strangers to passionate lovers was heart-wrenching and uplifting. The development of their love is so achingly real and undeniable that you can’t help but cheer them on.
The Lay of You is brilliant, beautiful, and wonderfully written—a book I didn’t want to end. It’s a hauntingly intimate, unforgettable story that’s stayed with me, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Please, do yourself a favor and grab this book; it’s an emotional and rewarding experience that will leave you reflecting on love, resilience, and connection.
From the outset, the connection between Jennifer and Dosie is palpable and undeniable. Jennifer Dupont, the elegant and guarded Director of an elite escort service, exudes control and confidence, keeping her heart under lock and key. In contrast, Theodosia "Dosie" Fisher, a woman tenaciously piecing herself back together after escaping an abusive cult, is ready to reclaim her life. When Dosie decides to hire Jennifer as a way to safely explore her desires and confront past fears, it sets off a journey of mutual discovery and vulnerability that’s both poignant and intense.
MacKay’s sensitive handling of difficult themes, including trauma and recovery. Dosie’s journey especially resonated with me—her courage in facing her past and stepping into her power made me want to give her the biggest hug. I found myself rooting for her happiness, for her to finally find a space where she could feel safe and loved. Despite the heavy topics, the story shines as a testament to overcoming fear and embracing a sex-positive life, showing that even after unimaginable trauma, healthy, fulfilling relationships are possible.
The emotional growth between Jennifer and Dosie is beautiful. Their intimacy is gradual and beautifully built, each touch, each kiss peeling away layers and breaking down walls. They don’t just find solace in each other; they inspire each other to confront their own pasts, fears, and insecurities, blossoming both individually and together. Watching them go from guarded strangers to passionate lovers was heart-wrenching and uplifting. The development of their love is so achingly real and undeniable that you can’t help but cheer them on.
The Lay of You is brilliant, beautiful, and wonderfully written—a book I didn’t want to end. It’s a hauntingly intimate, unforgettable story that’s stayed with me, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Please, do yourself a favor and grab this book; it’s an emotional and rewarding experience that will leave you reflecting on love, resilience, and connection.
January 1, 2024
5 ★ | What a BEAUTIFUL book. Top tier writing. Dark topics are delved into. But with that being said, I absolutely got on board with this one. I thought about this book (and still do) for so long after. I just couldn’t stop thinking about it, dissecting it all and understanding Dosie and what she’s been through and how hard it must have been for her and ugh. I just wanna hug the girl and tell her I’ve got her.
I found myself routing for Dose, so much, she deserves to be happy and be in love! The epigraph resented with me hugely. Another added bonus. Thank you Corrie, can’t wait for the second instalment!
I found myself routing for Dose, so much, she deserves to be happy and be in love! The epigraph resented with me hugely. Another added bonus. Thank you Corrie, can’t wait for the second instalment!
June 16, 2024
This book takes the escort/client trope to another level. The spice level is top shelf and nonstop. I was starting to think how this sexy time can keep going on, yet me and Dosie and the Director did. lol. This is so well written I didn't want to put it down, but work kept getting in the way. ugh. The path in this book is not all hot sexy times, there are trigger warnings to check on as you go. The MCs did not have a gentle life before meeting each other and so deserve the happiness that they may find together. I'm putting this out to the universe, this is my new favorite book. It's so well written, you will care about what Dosie and Jennifer go through to get to each other. You will want to stay up all night reading this. You will want to sneak longer breaks at work to keep reading this. You will want to stand in line for the next book that Corrie MacKay is writing. You have been warned 5+ stars
August 13, 2024
Wow, this was great! It was a mash up of romance and erotica (which I didn't realise going in lol) that touched on some heavy topics. Read the content warnings before reading, but thankfully they aren't graphic.
The writing was amazing, and Jennifer and Dosie felt like real, well-rounded characters. They had depth, and it was fantastic to read. Their chemistry and connection were immediate, and it was great to see that evolve and deepen as real feelings developed. Great book!
My one little gripe was that Jennifer referred to Dosie as 'girl' a lot. It irritates me when grown women are called girls, but that's less about this book in particular and more about other books/media/the world in general.
The writing was amazing, and Jennifer and Dosie felt like real, well-rounded characters. They had depth, and it was fantastic to read. Their chemistry and connection were immediate, and it was great to see that evolve and deepen as real feelings developed. Great book!
My one little gripe was that Jennifer referred to Dosie as 'girl' a lot. It irritates me when grown women are called girls, but that's less about this book in particular and more about other books/media/the world in general.
September 13, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I’d give it 6 if Goodreads would let me
Was I scared starting this because I read so many reviews and didn’t want to be disappointed? Yes, hell I was. Did I still read it? ABSOLUTELY.
And thank every literary deity I did.
The Lay of You was sooo emotional and yet the payoff is sooo satisfying. It’s one of those rare books that makes you ache while you’re reading it, and still somehow leaves you glowing by the end. The story is incredible; rich, immersive, and so full of heart that I basically forgot to breathe.
I loved the characters, every last one of them. I adored Jennifer and I was absolutely in love with Dosie. Their relationship is everything: I was on edge, gripping my seat and desperately hoping they’d make it, hoping for that breakthrough, hoping for them to finally say “I love you.” And when they do… good luck recovering.
The sex was spectacular. Genuinely some of the best-written intimate scenes I’ve read in ages. They weren’t just hot (though they definitely are), they were layered with emotion and meaning. The writing in general is like that, flowing and addictive, almost too easy to fall into. I couldn’t even put the book down.
Even the side characters shine. Carolina was such a vibrant part of the story, and Dosie’s friends? I need friends like hers. They don’t just orbit the main characters, Jennifer and Dosie, they add weight, warmth, and texture to the whole thing.
And then there’s this line, my absolute favorite:
“It was true what they said: Love hurt. Not in the way most expected but in that overly full way. The ache of being at capacity and still growing, of having everything you wanted and still wanting it with all your heart—wanting it closer, hotter, for longer. At the same time, and always, there was the fear of losing it, harming it, abusing it, finding yourself ultimately unworthy of having it. A fear one could only feel if they also felt the opposite: unyielding, insurmountable joy. It was perfect anguish.”
Perfect anguish is exactly what this book delivers, and somehow, it makes you grateful for it.
5 stars, with every piece of my overwhelmed heart.
Was I scared starting this because I read so many reviews and didn’t want to be disappointed? Yes, hell I was. Did I still read it? ABSOLUTELY.
And thank every literary deity I did.
The Lay of You was sooo emotional and yet the payoff is sooo satisfying. It’s one of those rare books that makes you ache while you’re reading it, and still somehow leaves you glowing by the end. The story is incredible; rich, immersive, and so full of heart that I basically forgot to breathe.
I loved the characters, every last one of them. I adored Jennifer and I was absolutely in love with Dosie. Their relationship is everything: I was on edge, gripping my seat and desperately hoping they’d make it, hoping for that breakthrough, hoping for them to finally say “I love you.” And when they do… good luck recovering.
The sex was spectacular. Genuinely some of the best-written intimate scenes I’ve read in ages. They weren’t just hot (though they definitely are), they were layered with emotion and meaning. The writing in general is like that, flowing and addictive, almost too easy to fall into. I couldn’t even put the book down.
Even the side characters shine. Carolina was such a vibrant part of the story, and Dosie’s friends? I need friends like hers. They don’t just orbit the main characters, Jennifer and Dosie, they add weight, warmth, and texture to the whole thing.
And then there’s this line, my absolute favorite:
“It was true what they said: Love hurt. Not in the way most expected but in that overly full way. The ache of being at capacity and still growing, of having everything you wanted and still wanting it with all your heart—wanting it closer, hotter, for longer. At the same time, and always, there was the fear of losing it, harming it, abusing it, finding yourself ultimately unworthy of having it. A fear one could only feel if they also felt the opposite: unyielding, insurmountable joy. It was perfect anguish.”
Perfect anguish is exactly what this book delivers, and somehow, it makes you grateful for it.
5 stars, with every piece of my overwhelmed heart.
October 2, 2023
5 ⭐️
Wow! I really enjoyed reading this book and couldn't put it down. It was so well written. I had high expectation going in as I saw some good reviews and I'm glad to report that it didn't disappoint. I look forward to the sequel (I hope it will be released soon).
Highly recommend!
August 20, 2025
I’m honestly not even sure what to say…. just wow. Straight to my favourites shelf. Possible rtc if I can actually formulate thoughts haha 🙈
June 12, 2024
Intense. Can't wait for book 2.
May 2, 2024
I devoured this book in nearly one sitting. Really well done romance with delicious angst and plenty of heat. Take note of the TW though, some scenes were pretty intense.
January 11, 2024
I love a good romance and I also love erotica, and I swear this book is like the perfect mix. Although it is packed full of naughty scenes, this book features such a beautiful romance as well.
Jennifer is an escort that has been hired by Dosie. What slowly uncovers is why Dosie has hired Jennifer, and the storyline is completely compelling. I also loved Jennifer. She's strong, sassy and absolutely domineering, but deep down she's a big softie who's had her own trauma.
This book is such a great novel. I'll be looking out for more from Corrie MacKay in future.
Also, big thanks to @sirmamsur for recommending me this book!
Jennifer is an escort that has been hired by Dosie. What slowly uncovers is why Dosie has hired Jennifer, and the storyline is completely compelling. I also loved Jennifer. She's strong, sassy and absolutely domineering, but deep down she's a big softie who's had her own trauma.
This book is such a great novel. I'll be looking out for more from Corrie MacKay in future.
Also, big thanks to @sirmamsur for recommending me this book!
March 22, 2025
Just speechless. This book broke my heart in the best ways possible. Sometimes you sit after reading a book and just think: okay, what next? (I'd give more than 5 stars if it was possible)
This book made me sad, anxious, and so so so happy all at the same time. I'm a dialogue girly all the way, and let me tell you, the writing of the dialogues in this book is exquisite and just so natural.
The connection between the MCs is obvious from the get-go, and they both have so much to teach each other. If you're looking for a beautifully written romance between two people battling a dark difficult past, both in their own ways, that will wrack you and make you smile at the same time read this one.
Another note, thank you to the author for tackling such deep and dark topics with such grace and subtlety. Amazing work, I'm looking forward to reading more from MacKay.
This book made me sad, anxious, and so so so happy all at the same time. I'm a dialogue girly all the way, and let me tell you, the writing of the dialogues in this book is exquisite and just so natural.
The connection between the MCs is obvious from the get-go, and they both have so much to teach each other. If you're looking for a beautifully written romance between two people battling a dark difficult past, both in their own ways, that will wrack you and make you smile at the same time read this one.
Another note, thank you to the author for tackling such deep and dark topics with such grace and subtlety. Amazing work, I'm looking forward to reading more from MacKay.
October 8, 2024
What did I just read? I cannot believe how deliciously smutty this was. But ya’ll, there’s so much more to this than the steam. There are a ton of trigger warnings that should come with this book (sexual abuse, religious trauma, domestic violence, sex work, therapy). More than I can name, but this little book handled them with such care. The communication between Jennifer and Dosie was out of this world, which made the sex scenes so better than plain smut and generic erotica.
I was reading something else with high angst and when I couldn’t take it anymore, I switched to this. I am so glad I did. I can’t believe this is the ONLY story written by this author. She only has 8 or so instagram posts and I can’t find any more of her writing. I guess I’m just gonna have to reread this one. Again and again.
I was reading something else with high angst and when I couldn’t take it anymore, I switched to this. I am so glad I did. I can’t believe this is the ONLY story written by this author. She only has 8 or so instagram posts and I can’t find any more of her writing. I guess I’m just gonna have to reread this one. Again and again.
June 27, 2024
I enjoyed this read a lot. I felt the story carried really well. I loved the chemistry between the characters and there was a ton of spice. It was such a fun read, and the cliffhangers always left my jaw dropping open and wanting to know what happened next! I loved the detail in the writing and felt the author handled trauma with care. There are definite trigger warnings - please be sure to check them out before reading.
June 21, 2024
Engaging story and very well written.
Could not put the book down for the most part of it
4.3 rounded to 5
Could not put the book down for the most part of it
4.3 rounded to 5
August 14, 2024
“I would have the lay of you, Ms. Fisher,” Jennifer whispered and slid her hand around from the woman’s waist to the small of her back, walked her fingers up her spine. “Every inch, expertly mapped.”
I'm such a picky reader, so I don't often find myself in this kind of predicament, where a book feels very close to a 5 star, but I'm not sure if I want to give it one. Perhaps I'm being too picky, because this book truly did hit so many of my buttons and touch upon a lot of things that I love to see in fiction, and did it with beautiful writing and endearing characters that I was drawn to from the very first moment. Maybe this is like a 4.75, all things considered. But I still loved it very, very dearly. I devoured it.
Home is where you hang your heart. Jennifer imagined Ms. Fisher had long ago hung her heart out to dry and never once questioned why it shriveled.
Jennifer is a high-end escort who has carefully cultivated her brand, and Dosie is an inexperienced younger woman with a lot of trauma in her past. They meet when Dosie books Jennifer's services, and from almost the very first moment, it's electric between them. Gosh, where to even start with this book. It really swept me away. It's labelled as an erotic romance, which I suppose it is, but it doesn't feel like sex overwhelms the book. Not that it would be a bad thing if it did, because it's incredibly sexy. But this new growing relationship between the two women, the slow uncovering of their pasts and their traumas is what really takes up most of the page time. There isn't much of a plot outside of the relationship between them, the romance that blossoms even when neither of them are sure that that's what's best. It was so delicious. Books like that, when there isn't much of a plot outside of the romance, can be really hit or miss. But in this case, there was enough there, enough chemistry and interpersonal conflict, to hold the story together and keep it moving. I did love the side characters, and the emotional support system that both women had. But so much of the book was just them circling each other, getting closer, and I loved that.
Something pulled in Jennifer’s chest at the sound of the title, the way it sat in Dosie’s mouth like sand that needed sifting. The treasure was beneath it.
Even though there wasn't a lot of plot heavy things happening, I always felt like there was something keeping me reading, keeping me going forward. The writing is definitely part of that. Piercing, beautifully expressed, not too over-the-top. Every phrase they used to express their emotions made its way to my heart. Or even simple phrases about attraction. 'Bergamot and hardened honey. She smelled like a lazy day pressed into skin.' SWOON. So freaking romantic, and there were a lot of lines like this. I have so many highlights in my copy, and not all of it is because of beautiful writing. Sometimes the writing would be really simple, but just because of the emotions that were being described, or the way that Jennifer and Dosie related to each other, I found it super heart-wrenching. There's just something about an intense romance, one that feels swoony and inevitable, that I love so much.
Dosie keened. “I feel like I’m on fire.”
“Good,” the Director said as her fingers skated under the band of Dosie’s yoga pants. “Because I refuse to suffer this alone.”
This does get a little bit heavy, and I love the way the book handled that as well. I loved Dosie's emotional journey, because her trauma isn't something that she gets over, and it's not something with a visible endpoint. It's just something that she's working through by bit, a continuous journey. A good message, that I like seeing reaffirmed in books. I also love that Jennifer's mental well-being in certain moments is also considered, without prioritising her feelings over Dosie's. She's fragile herself, in subtle, moving ways. And the moment when she opens up about her past, and where Dosie is able to offer her some comfort in return, was so lovely. A lot of books do mental healing through romance, and some don't always get it right. I'm not saying that this was perfect, but a lot of it just rang really true for me. And I love that it was able to do so while still being really sensual and sexy, an exploration of how they get closer through sex, and beyond sex. The love confessions in here had me tearing up.
Dosie shuddered against her. “Oh,” she said again, breathless. “Jennifer.” Her nails dug in as she anchored Jennifer to her, kissed her with wide, smiling lips. Perfect, awful joy in the dark.
Honestly, I feel a little bit emotionally drunk after this book, a little bit hung over, and it's a wonderful feeling. I love when a romance makes me feel like this. Like I said, it's not perfect, and the formatting and editing definitely made my eye twitch a bit. For whatever reason, it's really difficult for me to read books with uneven spacing. So the fact that I was able to look past it very easily speaks to how enthralled I was by the story and the characters. Weirdly enough, I'm kind of disappointed that there's going to be another book. I feel like the characters left off in a great place, and I would be fine leaving their story there. I kind of want stories about some of the side characters, especially Carolina. But no matter. Whatever this author writes next, I'm definitely going to read it. This one found its way to my heart.
Content warnings:
It was just love. It happened every day.
August 18, 2025
5 ⭐️- intense, spicy, humorous, challenging, wholesome. I feel like I’ve discovered a hidden gem because I can’t believe there aren’t more people ranting and raving about this book. I was taken through the entire range of human emotion. So so good.
September 9, 2023
There is just something about the lack of trigger warnings that makes me hate authors sometimes. Like.... argh. Dark erotica with a deep touch of sexual trauma is very TRAUMATISING. Chapter 11, just damn. Jesus. Poor Dosie but by all the fuck in this fucked up world, poor Jennifer.
I like the book cover, though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 16, 2023
A friend recommended this book to me and to be honest the plot line made me hesitate. Erotica just for the sake of it puts me off. This is definitely not that. At least I didn’t find it so. It wasn’t an easy book to read, but apart from having to stop a couple of times to gather my courage to keep reading, there was no way I wasn’t going to be there till the end. In fact I didn’t want it to end as the two broken characters sought their safe place to heal. Now I need a second book continuing their story.
May 15, 2024
(rounded up from 4.75)
This was much higher spice levels than I'm used to (or seek out) but I appreciate that there is significant character backstory and all the sex is a form of therapy and an exercise in claiming/reclaiming your sexuality and sense of self.
Both the main characters are deeply traumatized (see CW before getting into this one) in different ways and have changed drastically from the people they used to be in their childhoods. I enjoyed seeing them heal together and separately and find some sort of peace within themselves through their interactions and acceptance of one another.
Highly recommended but check the CW
This was much higher spice levels than I'm used to (or seek out) but I appreciate that there is significant character backstory and all the sex is a form of therapy and an exercise in claiming/reclaiming your sexuality and sense of self.
Both the main characters are deeply traumatized (see CW before getting into this one) in different ways and have changed drastically from the people they used to be in their childhoods. I enjoyed seeing them heal together and separately and find some sort of peace within themselves through their interactions and acceptance of one another.
Highly recommended but check the CW
September 4, 2023
A Must Read!!
This book is a beautifully written sapphic story of healing, discovering and falling in love. All the ups and downs. All the feels. So so good. Wow. I don’t even know what to say. I just loved it. Told in boy MCs pov, which I tend to enjoy more having that insight into each. This author knows her stuff! The spice, glorious. The communication, well done. The development, superb, of ten thinking things would go one way yet they went another. Highly recommend!!! Seems like another story is in the works for these two, hoping to see more healing, more love, more spice and more growth! Can’t wait!!!
This book is a beautifully written sapphic story of healing, discovering and falling in love. All the ups and downs. All the feels. So so good. Wow. I don’t even know what to say. I just loved it. Told in boy MCs pov, which I tend to enjoy more having that insight into each. This author knows her stuff! The spice, glorious. The communication, well done. The development, superb, of ten thinking things would go one way yet they went another. Highly recommend!!! Seems like another story is in the works for these two, hoping to see more healing, more love, more spice and more growth! Can’t wait!!!
September 1, 2023
I loved this book so much! It was very emotional for me, and, at times, it was difficult to get through. But, God, it was so worth it!
This book was very well-written and paced. The characters jumped off the page. And don't even get me started on the spice!! 🫠
I can not recommend this book enough!
Overall rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: 5/5
Prose: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This book was very well-written and paced. The characters jumped off the page. And don't even get me started on the spice!! 🫠
I can not recommend this book enough!
Overall rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: 5/5
Prose: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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