Innocent Revenge

by Simone Blue

A SPICY AGE GAP ROMANCE

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Caitlin: I REALLY WANT TO BE A GOOD GIRL BUT…
I try so hard to be the good girl my parents expect me to be, but no matter how well I behave, they still find faults to criticise and punish. I bow my head and bite my tongue, fighting the anger and resentment running through me – sinful feelings a young woman shouldn’t have, that’s what Father Murray says. So when Aidan Byrne, a man twice my age, whispers in my ear that he knows a way to relieve that anger, I can’t help but listen. He says a little sinning isn’t so bad when it’s for the right reason. Can I believe him over Father Murray and my parents’ preaching?

Aidan: CORRUPTING CAITLIN WILL BE MY SWEET REVENGE...
Have you ever had a friend who belittles you and smears his perfect family life in your face? Well, that’s my business partner. I’m consumed with the need for payback after twelve long and infuriating years where he’s been mocking my life and made me feel like a loser. And now I’ve finally found a way. Caitlin. Yes, his naïve and angelic daughter has come of age, and I plan to seduce her, use her, right under her father’s nose. I’ll replace her innocence with burning lust and desire. Corrupting Caitlin will be my secret – and oh so sweet – revenge for the years of suffering her father has inflicted on me.

Before you start:
If you find it upsetting to read about a naïve and virtuous heroine who is easily led astray by a much older man with sinister intent, please consider reading something else.
On the other hand, if you find morally grey men and religious references hot, then you’ve come to the right place.

Genres: Erotica, Romance, Smut, Contemporary Romance

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 7, 2024

About the author

I'm a lover of spicy romance and erotica - the fun, the dirty and the dark...
I read much more than I write, so follow or friend me for my reviews of spicy stories.

Reviews

[Lolina ⋆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

No one does revenge like SB 🥱🥱🥱.

[Sarah~Book Obsession Confessions · Rating 5 out of 5]

This super spicy story with plenty of hot k!nks is an er0t!c romance with interesting characters and a great plot. Obviously it’s heavy on the s€x, it’s written so well that the scenes are not repetitive at all, I found each encounter between Caitlin and Aidan was fresh and volcanically hot. I love the religious aspects so much, it’s a favorite of mine in er0tic stories. Obviously this won’t be for everyone, so do heed CW’s.
This was so entertaining and oh, so inspiring for the libido.
I love the way both characters showed growth and the ending was absolute perfection.
Revenge has never been so hot and fulfilling.
I love this book, if you want super hot taboo with a plot line this is one you should read.

[W · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve been eagerly anticipating this book ever since the author teased that it was coming. I’ve reread Hot Revenge a thousand times, and I’ve been more than ready for this one!!! All new couple and new setting. Super hot as always. HEA of course! And plenty of delicious spice 🦋🦋🦋 I’ll read anything and everything this author writes 🫶🏻

[april ♡ probably reading smut - safety reviews]

DNF. I couldn't keep a straight face while reading this... and not in a good way. :/

[Leisel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a new Author's work for me and it was such a wonderfully written er0tic romance story that really was quite enlightening in its storytelling due to the two lead characters creative design. As with any age gap romance the male character is always strong and dominating, which really makes things so much more delicious for readers, but when you throw in a naive eighteen year old virgin with no experience and a willingness to learn and please, you know you will be in for some truly entertaining scenarios. Caitlin was such an incredible character and simply adorable, one that left me laughing at her antics a number of times, but more than anything so deserving to find her happiness.
It was a nice easy read and certainly one that kept my interest on full gear throughout with a good plot nicely balanced with action, drama, family issues, sexual tensions and explorations and good old fashioned sexual heated moments. I do know that I am curious as to Author Simone Blue's other works and will certainly explore them at a later time.

[Heidi Lynn’s BookReviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, I want to thank Simone Blue for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.

OMG!! Revenge is sweet in Simone Blue’s latest Innocent Revenge! This is steamy, sexy, with a little taboo mixed into it. It is fast paced, totally addicting, and will have you wanting to find your own Aiden!

This book is for someone who has an open mind and enjoys reading about taboo subjects. It is not for everyone.

I loved seeing Caitlin’s journey of finding her true self as she broke out of her shell.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to read this book since I first heard it was on the horizon and it did not disappoint! It’s rare to find such a spicy book that has a decent plot, but I was hooked from the first chapter. Even the non spicy bits were entertaining! One of my favorite all time authors and definitely my favorite spicy book author. Knocked it out of the park again!

[Dierdre Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I especially loved the sensual development of Caitlin from a shy young woman into a force on her own. The increasing tenderness that Aidan provided for her in a world that was cruel and unloving toward her made me invest deeply in the story. This is one of the best age gap romances I've read.

[girlwithhearteyes · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75 stars

Hot and soapy! Who doesn’t love an older MMC seducing his business partner’s naive daughter for revenge?! I liked the first half, but was definitely skim reading the second half because it got kind of long but (despite the set up) I wanted to see the couple get their HEA. 💀

(Catching up on reviews of December reads, so thoughts will be scattered.)

[Rachel Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!
This was probably one of my favorite books by Simone Blue.
I'm a sucker for an age gap trope. When you add in all the spice and feels, I knew I was gonna love it.
Aidan and Caitlin were fire together.
There was revenge, angst, a bit of drama, lots of steam and more.
My favorite part of the story, was seeing the relationship between Aidan and Caitlin develop. They both grew in their own ways and for the better.
While Caitlin was very naive, she was still very creative and smart.
While Aidan was only using Caitlin for revenge in the beginning, he slowly fell in love with her without realizing it.
Everything was wrapped up perfectly and were given a great ending!

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blue can do no wrong.
Revenge ✅️
Comedy ✅️
Spicy smut that will have you melting on the floor ✅️✅️✅️
I just LOVE her books and NEED more 😎

[HAJ · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. Legal age gap but it still felt wrong. I think I am just not meant for this trope.

[Crysoss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was honestly quite deep and well-written for a smutty romance novel and I didn't expect it! I was looking for light, quick, hot romance read that would get me giggling but this was so much more than that. It was such a good story that touched on losing your creative and artistic spark because of business/money, toxic parents, religious expectations, and so much more. Caitlin and Aidan were both incredibly real.

Caitlin was so cute and adorable!! She was so naive and innocent and it was so endearing and sometimes funny. I hated the way her family treated her! They were such massive wankers who would verbally abuse her. She was very insecure and shy because of it. She deserved so much better from them and to see her slowly build confidence, stand up to them, and heal with Aidan's help was so satisfying!

Aidan was so hot! And he was funny too! We see him slowly fall in love with Caitlin. What started as a petty revenge of seduction to reading his inner dialogue on how he was caring and being protective over and falling for this purehearted 18 year old made me cackle sometimes. He was so dumb, in a really funny and endearing way. I think the author really did a good job writing from his POV. He felt so incredibly real. Like, that's really how I imagine a man's POV would be like.

A nice detail that I liked: It was so nice when he introduced her to his contemporary artist friend. Ugh, it was so dreamy! Get you a man who'll built you connections! Also the bits about his brother's sons lmaooo

The power dynamic and age gap between them was so hot too!! She was obviously the submissive one and he held so much power over her but I love he was a man who deserved her submission. I loved that in the end he is pushing her to pursue art and go beyond jewelry designing because he believes in her talent.

Loved seeing him be all protective and defend her AND defend himself! I loved seeing her finally stand up to herself!! It was all so satisfying!!

I would love to read more from this author but only if heroine is as pure as Caitlin and as hot and dreamy as Aidan 🥰

My only complaint was how closed door some of the spicy scenes were! 😔😔😔 I would have loved to read about Caitlin and Aidan doing it on his bed for the first time but it was skipped. Their first kiss scene too! BUT all of the spicy scenes were really so hot!

[BookishBritt · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, so good!!!!

Aidan is fed up and tired of being disregarded and treated like dirt by his business partner and his partners entitled mini me in training and would absolutely love nothing more than to see them suffer a bit so when he walks into the office and finds a woman who introduces herself as Caitlin, his business partners young, pure, innocent and naive daughter who used to have a crush on him it's as if God himself hand delivered the little angel for him to dirty up before sending her back to her daddy ruined by him.

Caitlin is forever the good girl doing whatever her family & church expects from her and never stepping out of line. The goals and dreams she has for herself are never taken seriously by her family who take every opportunity they get to remind her where her place is as a women so when she finally pushes to become a part of the jewelry business her father is co owner of her father and brother laugh it off until Aidan steps in and volunteers to mentor her but what she doesn't know is that Aidan's offer is so much more than just a friendly gesture.

Caitlin is easily manipulated by Aidan's whispers in her ear about getting a little secret revenge of her own and how he's willing to "teach" her all the dirty things in private of course and totally for her sake. Aidan definitely doesn't expect to become addicted to the too young for him girl he's been dirtying up.

[Vicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

3-3.5 ⭐️
I loved Hot Revenge by this author so I've been eagerly awaiting another book from her and when this came out it was an easy one-click for me. The books are not related at all so no need to read the other one first but I have to say I enjoyed that one more than this one.

While the steamy scenes and dirty talk were all great, I personally always struggle with stories where one of the main characters is treated super badly by people not the love interest and naive, young heroine Caitlin is treated badly by literally everyone in her life, particularly her family, and that was such a major part of the plot that it interspersed all of the good or steamy stuff with the hero and thus had me on a roller coaster of highs with steamy stuff and lows of dread/anger at the family stuff.

That is a personal issue though, objectively speaking the plot and the characterizations work and it is a quick read, with not much depth. While for the most part I would advocate for deeper exploration and more interactions between the couple - both sexual and not - it did fit the shorter, steamy read I was in the mood for.

[Moony Luve · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute story with a cute ending. I do think if you like this genre/trope you will love this book.
I personally think this is a niche trope that not everyone will understand or love. But the ones in the target niche will love it.
Please read the trigger warning at the beginning of the book to make sure it’s something you will like.
It’s veryyy daddy dom feeling (less on the dom side more on the care taker daddy side) which is always a fun trope when it’s done correctly.
The FMC is very naive, at the beginning she’s a bit too naive and that took away from the story for me just a touch.
Keep in mind that’s the type of story this is though.
The big daddy that takes care of his little, type vibe.
(in the consensual adult way)

This does play on religious trauma a bit, and the mommy/daddy issues trope, which I personally find to be a trope that I like to read about, even when it can be hard at some points, it is entertaining to read.
All in all I think it’s a cute book.

[thebeespot72 · Rating 5 out of 5]

RATING: 4.5/5

And as the young people say, I devoured “Innocent R3venge”. Every.Single.Page.

The age gap trope is, hands down, my favorite. Aidan is 36, and Caitlin is 18. Caitlin is portrayed as young, innocent, naive, and entirely sheltered by her parents. She grew up in a religious environment with strict beliefs, especially about her body and her needs. Aidan has a plan of r3venge that involves Caitlin’s father. He teaches Caitlin all about everything. It’s a win-win for him. He gets to sully the daughter of the man he dislikes, and he and Caitlin benefit. What he doesn’t anticipate is to fall for her.

All those private lessons Aidan and Caitline had were incredibly hot. Caitlin honestly didn’t know anything about anything. That didn’t bother me. It made the story more forbidden, but overall, it was a good read.

[Liyah Holt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually enjoyed this book a fair amount even thought it took me forever to read it 😭 Idk if it was because I had a lot going on, but this was kinda hard to get into. I think it could be because the MMC was older but his monologue was a bit childish. The whole I’m gonna use her to get revenge on her father was very immature to me😭. Then the “oh no I fell for her” part lowk had me rolling my eyes cuz duh. Now onto the MFC. She was sweet and her naïveté was sometimes cute but overall these character weren’t incredibly likable or unlikable. They were just meh. The MMC didn’t do anything UNREDEEMABLE (by book standards). Anywho, yea I probably won’t read this again but it was good enough to get me out of my book slump.

[Lila Danisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5 stars!
Am I sinful if I liked this book so much? Because damn it was better reading experience than I expected to be.
Caitlin was so naive and innocent. I sickly liked it. I am not usually a fan of "meek" heroine, but Caitlin's character growth was so satisfying to read. Of course, the factor of her growth was Aidan. Aidan was bad and kinda unhinged. But he nurtured Caitlin well, even if he didn't realize he did it.
The revenges were good and satisfying enough.
The spicy was spicying so I have nothing to complain.

[Simone Blue]

"Innocent Revenge" is now live!

Make sure you read the content warning before you start Caitlin and Aidan's journey... Here it is again:

"If you find it upsetting to read about a naïve and virtuous heroine who is easily led astray by a much older man with sinister intent, please consider reading something else.
On the other hand, if you find morally grey men and religious references hot, then you’ve come to the right place."

Enjoy!
Simone x

[Nicole BHam · Rating 5 out of 5]

age gap done right

I love all taboo but sometimes age gap is just too much or to ridiculous. This was 18 yrs and it was done right. Beyond smexy times with a good story and a believable storyline of how they came together and grew into their relationship. It was a quicker read but not novella style

[Alison Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book definitely serves up a tantalising blend of mystery and romance. With twists that kept me guessing and a protagonist seeking justice, it's a page-turner. A thrilling ride from start to finish!

[Danielle Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was deliciously naughty, irreverent but also kind of sweet. I loved it 😊

[Kim Whitehead · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a really sweet and hot little read!

[champagnezuko · Rating 3 out of 5]

na..kaka..tu..lala

[Fantasybookden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read! Couldn't stop reading, wished there was more

[BECCA · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been kissing a revenge story like this!! So good!

[lia · Rating 4 out of 5]

weirdly this felt like a romcom to me lol

[F ౨ৎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

fave author when it comes to revenge 🤌🏼

[D. BookAngel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hot but nowhere near as amazing as Hot Revenge