Birdie Being friends is easy. There’s no strings, no weird after math. Just simply coexisting together in a town that will siphon your money for rent alone. Being friends means we can talk about our latest hookups, even if they ended badly. We can talk about our families, our lives, how our day is…everything without complication.
Then I opened my eyes. If I had to exist without him, it wouldn’t be one worth living. He completes me. Only, I may have waited too long to tell him.
Scout She’s never noticed me. I make a move then get pushed right back into the pit of friendship. I can’t tell if it’s on purpose, or simply because we’ve known each other almost all of our lives. We were in diapers together, learned to walk and talk. Even had the same teachers throughout school.
She’s my world. I wouldn’t exist without her. She wonders why I’m so put off by others…I only see her.
burn, open-door sex, closed door historical sexual assault trauma, BDSM, breeding kink, pregnancy, on-screen torture (not main character).
This book is apart of the Fourteen Shades of Red limited edition Valentine's Day romance collection! Short spicy novella about life long best friends, Birdie and Scout. After an incident leaves Birdie needing Scout more than this story shares their passionate night and a big cliffhanger for a book releasing summer of 2024. Can’t wait to read the rest of their story.
Then I opened my eyes. If I had to exist without him, it wouldn’t be one worth living. He completes me. Only, I may have waited too long to tell him.
What to expect: 👿 Friends to Lovers 👿 BDSM 👿 Fast Paced 👿 Possessive MMC 👿 Breeding kink 👿 Erotica
Trigger Warnings: Off-screen historical virginity rape Open-Door Sex Scenes BDSM Fast burn Breeding Kink Pregnancy Possessive MMC
This book has a good bit of trigger warnings, and for good reason. If you want to read a book specifically with these topics, then this book is for you, because there is nothing else that is in this story. Another reviewer put it perfect: “This feels like 3 chapters from an already written novel”. In the beginning I felt like I was missing so much and by the end I was even more clueless. Where and why did the mafia come in?? Scout seemed like he was two completely different characters. Nice, soft, caring best friend in beginning and then mafia BDSM baddie. Also, the cliffhanger and plot twist actually infuriates me. It’s only a ~50 page novella - there shouldn’t be a dramatic cliffhanger with promises of another book. Just write longer novella or even novel. My biggest complaint has spoilers, and is coming from someone who has been SA’ed so read on next page with caution of triggers and knowing it will be spoiled.
SPOILERS:
Disclaimer: I know that everyone has their own reactions and ways of healing after being sexually assaulted, but this novella was the exact opposite of my experience and was jaw-dropping to read in a horrendous way.
FMC was raped and has nightmares about it, but her best friend/roommate (MMC) comes home apologizes for being late and then he just ties her up and fucks her HARD and extremely kinky-like. It was completely out of left field. Neither of them had even expressed interest in each other otherwise and I felt like I was missing pages. Adding onto the fact that she was a virgin previous to her SA who is very innocent and seemingly has very little knowledge on BDSM, I felt that there was no no no way that she would have had NO emotional breakdowns from how the rape scene was compared to how her best friend treated her first real sexual experience. I say this especially because of how bad her nightmares were described and for how long. He didn’t care at all about her past and her reactions to nightmares which have me the BIGGEST ick. And then she didn’t react to this in any way, and her lack of reaction is very very weird.
Major spoilers ahead: Ending with a car crash? Really? For a novella? I have never been infuriated after reading a book before, but this is the first book I would give ZERO stars if I could. I never like to talk down on an author because I know how hard writing a book is, but I cannot think of a single positive thing about this book at all.
(I know that my experience is not the only experience but this writing was just appalling for me, and not only because I have been SA’ed. Despite being SA’ed, I do not consider myself to have a SA Trigger. My problems with this is terrible writing.)
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I got sucked in right away and couldn’t stop reading because it was so so sweet and intense. Sad about the cliffhanger though… I’m glad part two will be out this summer!
WOW. I was honestly left speechless at the end of this. I NEED more of Birdie and Scout for sure !
Birdie and Scout have been best friends since they were little. Scout was her rock, especially after a tragic event occurred. The story evolves into a captivating journey of realization and rising heat.
This is a must-read for those craving a blend of heartfelt connections and sizzling chemistry. I gobbled this book down. Scout was possessive and protective and man Oo man did he have a dirty little mouth! The spice was delectable 🔥
This story will leave you hooked until the very end, leaving you hungry for more !! I sure am and I will be impatiently waiting for the next book!!!
I can not believe this book. It was so amazing. The chemistry was there. The drama was there. It's a little dark but so well done. The characters were amazingly done. The friends to lovers and fast burn tropes were well done. And the ending. I can't even begin to put into words how I felt with the ending. And I don't want to spoil it. But you got to read it. That's it. That's the review. Go read it!
Birdie and scout are bestfriends , they have known each other since they where in diapers. They learned to walk and talk together, they do everything together. Both are so in love with each other, but the pair don't know how the other feels, none of them have made that move. Both will end up staying that way if they done make a move and take that risk.
"If I had to exist without him, it wouldn't be one worth living, he completes me." - birdie
Birdie went through a horrible trauma, she had something taken away from her, she has nightmares about it still, but scout presence makes her feel safe and the nightmares at bay.
One night he's working late and when he gets home , she's having a nightmare, he feels so bad because if he wasn't home late none off this would be happening. He goes to her to soothe and settle her down, assuring her that she's safe and ok. She begs for him to make her forget, and makes her forget he does. They finally pass that line off friendship. So much happens and disaster strikes and I'm left here like wtf just happened and jaw fully on the ground!!
" She's my world. I wouldn't exist without her, she wonders why I'm so put off by others.. I only see her!."- scout.
I loved this novella, I love them they both melt my heart. This story is fast paced, wonderfully written, with great characters, spicy and more. And miss gray I want to know what the flip was that ending!! You just throat punched me with that one. I need to know what happened. I can't wait for the rest. I highly recommend grabbing it, you won't be disappointed at all. Ms gray hats off to you girl, everything you write is blooming amazing and I'm so glad to be apart off your team.
⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ May Contain Spoilers⚠️ • Synopsis: Fourteen Shades of Red: Final Day, 14 Birdie Being friends is easy. There’s no strings, no weird after math. Just simply coexisting together in a town that will siphon your money for rent alone. Being friends means we can talk about our latest hookups, even if they ended badly. We can talk about our families, our lives, how our day is…everything without complication. Then I opened my eyes. If I had to exist without him, it wouldn’t be one worth living. He completes me. Only, I may have waited too long to tell him. Scout She’s never noticed me. I make a move then get pushed right back into the pit of friendship. I can’t tell if it’s on purpose, or simply because we’ve known each other almost all of our lives. We were in diapers together, learned to walk and talk. Even had the same teachers throughout school. She’s my world. I wouldn’t exist without her. She wonders why I’m so put off by others…I only see her. • My Thoughts: Starts out with little plot. Mostly smut. Then plot again. Ends on a cliffhanger. I know there’s another book to follow but it’s 58 pages so why not combine both books? Least favorite out of this series. • Read if you like: -Novella -friends to lovers • 58 pages Part of Fourteen Shade of Red series
______________________ ❤️ "I hope I've proved to you that I'm worth it. Just because I finally got you in my arms with your heart on your sleeve doesn't mean I'm not going to keep winning you over." ______________________ ✓Friends to Lovers ✓Breeding ✓Pregnancy ✓BDSM ⚠️Check the Triggers.
Devil's Sweetheart is a novella in the Fourteen Shades of Red series. You'll meet Scout briefly in Corrupting Cupid by Effie Campbell (another book in this series,) because he works at the Rusty dive bar. But this is his story with Birdie. If you follow my reviews, you know my favorite pet name is "Baby Bird," "Little Bird," "Dirty Bird" shit just add Bird at the end of it and it's a weakness, really. This was steamy AF - and Birdie, how does it feel to be Gods favorite?? Scout and that filthy mouth... YUM! 🔥 But ughhh! I'm so mad at the ending only because it's a cliffhanger and book #2 won't be out in the summer and I need it now. ______________________ 🔥 "I'm going to fucking flood this cunt with my cum. You're mine, and there's no fucking changing that." ______________________
In "Devil's Sweetheart," Birdie and Scout, longtime friends harboring deeper feelings, finally confess their attraction, setting off a chain of events that delves into the complexities of their evolving relationship.
This novella, though brief at 53 pages, packs a punch with its exploration of themes like friends turning into lovers, BDSM, and breeding dynamics. The story unfolds with a straightforward narrative, navigating old traumas and sparking some unexpected kinks along the way.
Despite the engaging plot, I found "Devil's Sweetheart" to be not quite my cup of tea. The cliffhanger ending left me eager for more but also somewhat unsatisfied, especially considering we have to wait until summer for the resolution.
While the book may not have resonated with me, it's clear that others who appreciate a quick dive into complex relationships and unconventional themes might find it more to their liking. For those seeking a brief yet intense exploration of passion and intricacy, "Devil's Sweetheart" could be a fitting choice.
Lexi Gray's "Devil's Sweetheart" is is a steamy friends-to-lovers novella. Birdie and Scout, childhood best friends have been in love with each other for what seems like forever. When they finally take the plunge and acted on those feelings, let me tell you, it's fireworks! The writing is engaging, the chemistry is undeniable, and their heated encounter had me glued to the page.
Now, don't get me wrong, it's a novella, so things move fast. Like, really fast. Birdie's past is hinted at, but I craved more details, and Scout was super sweet, while also having quite the filthy mouth. And the ending? That cliffhanger left me wanting more. Now I understand why the author's note asked me not to be mad.
So, if you're looking for a quick, spicy read, "Devil's Sweetheart" is for you. Just be warned, you're probably going to end up wanting more.
This one has the typical friends to lovers that I love, with some very unexpected twists at the end. They were a fun surprise.
Birdie and Scout live together as friends, after something happened to Birdie a few years ago. She feels safer with him, and he has long been in love with her. After a harrowing night for Birdie, things escalate and they become more than friends. They have a very steamy night together! They get what they’ve each been waiting for, each other.
Without giving too much away, I’ll just say I’m ready for more of Birdie and Scout and it can’t come quick enough. I loved these two and their love for each other.
Thanks to Lexi Gray and Happily Booked PR for the arc of this book.
This book is a part of the Fourteen Shades of Red limited Valentine’s series. This book is friends to lovers. In this novella we get the story of a side character from “Corrupting Cupid by Effie Campbell” which is another book in this Valentine’s series.
Scout and Birdie have been friends since they were kids. Just friends, until they were so much more. Scout is super possessive and Birdie has gone through a traumatic event in her past but has found comfort and love in Scout. I don't want to give much away as it is only a novella but I will warn all that…… my god the ending was a cliffhanger and a bit. But the story will continue in the summer.
I recommend you get this book ASAP and give it a read.
God isn’t here baby, but I’ll gladly rule your world.”
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Check TWs ⚠️ before diving into this story!
WAO… Holy Molly Guacamole! This short novella was so good and the spicy is there for sure. If you are looking for some quick, spice and drama this is your book to pick up. I honestly loved the short story and can’t wait for more of it. My God the MMC on this novella has a mouth on him but is also sweet. The FMC is a sweet girl with some hard past trauma that she’s working through it! The end of the book will scared you and honestly leave you a bit traumatize, can’t wait to have more of their story.
This book ends on a cliffhanger, and believe me YOU WILL WANT MORE, immediately.
I loved her last book I read so I knew I had to read this one! I perpetually go for a holiday read any chance I get and this one was perfect and I was able to read it in a day. I personally think you can even read it if you are in the middle of a book and it is perfect read for Valentine’s Day. A story of childhood friends to lovers and the spice was absolutely panty soaking! With a sprinkle of mystery, a dash of surprise… And a cliffhanger that will leave you screaming, you are going to be the end of me Lexi Gray😂 I loved this book and the characters, I do wish it was longer and I feel like it could have been for sure, hopefully it’s at least continued! I will definitely be reading this again on Valentine’s Day, maybe I’ll get lucky and hubby will reenact a few scenes🫣
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“Seeing you shattered, your soul almost sucked from your body…there’s not a shittier feeling than knowing I wasn’t able to help you. I’ve been making it up to you ever since. You deserve someone willing to save you from your demons, and I’ve been trying to prove myself worthy.”
This book!!!! 😳😳😳 When I tell you the last chapter I was all engrossed in it and I’m like what’s going to happen next….then BAM!💥 A flipping cliffhanger!!! 😩 😩 😩 I need to know more like right now. In the beginning I felt like it was a little chaotic but after the first few chapters it mellowed out and became more clear or what all was happening.
Dont sleep on this book! Just be prepared for a cliffhanger.
The authors note at the beginning of the book said don’t be mad at me but I had no idea why until the end! I didn’t realize this was a duology until the end so beware of the cliffhanger. We’ve got a friends to lovers story with some BDSM thrown in and also some drama. Birdie and Scout have secretly been in love with each other forever but a traumatic event kept them from making their moves. One night that all changes when scout is comforting birdie after a nightmare and the attraction is undeniable. We only get the one spicy scene but it’s pretty well written and kinky. The drama comes at the end when a character from the past shows up and birdie gets some life changing news. Everything is up in the air and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
We love a good fast burn, as well as a friends to lovers!! Birdie and scout have been friends since they were kids, always just friends. UNTIL they became more and both do the sparks fly 😮💨 the spice in this book!! whew CHILE 🥴 It literally had me blushing. The way scout is so possessive over birdie and the way birdie just listens, as she should🥴😂 there was still plot for the girlies that don’t prefer down right spicy! A very short quick read, but very much worth it. - Prepare for a cliffhanger, which was just enough to have me screaming at my kindle and anticipating the next book😮💨 happy reading ladies!
Devil’s Sweetheart The final novella in this series came completely out of left field for me. However, I’m not mad about it! The story had me hooked from the very beginning and ended with my jaw on the floor. I love the relationship between Scout and Birdie. They have so many different layers to their relationship and they are so well developed.
If you like: -friends to lovers -BDSM -Shabari -Plot twists
Baby do I have a read for you! Get tangled up in Devil’s Sweetheart!
This is part of the Fourteen Shades of Red Limited Valentines Series. Check out many other contributing romance author that are listed at the end of this novella.
Ohhhh she spicyyyy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ PLEASE CHECK TW BEFORE DIVING INTO THIS NOVELLA⚠️⚠️
This is a fast burn, friends to lovers story with so much sexy spice. I loved how much Scout cares for Birdie after what she has gone through in her past. He is caring and compassionate but also knows what he wants. Birdie has gone through a traumatic event in her past but has found comfort and love in Scout in so many ways possible.
All I have to say is Lexi, THAT ENDING!! How dare you haha. Can’t wait to read part two this summer!
Thank you Lexi and Happily Booked PR for allowing me to read this novella early 💕
3.5 ⭐️ Quick novella with mostly spice. The plot is dark and it ends on a cliffhanger. The friends to lovers shift happens in a flash. I did notice some editing errors starting right on the first page in my physical copy but it looks like most of them have been fixed on Kindle. I ended up switching between the two while reading because of it. One thing that got to me was how everyone treats the main character like she’s this delicate princess after experiencing something (3 whole years prior) They have their reasons but the persistent coddling was a little excessive. The darker elements and the cliffhanger ending definitely intrigued me.
This was a super short & spicy novella. I loved that there was a background story going on too. I hate that it ended abruptly but I will definitely be looking for book two to come out this summer. Birdie & Scout are best friends and roommates and have known each other since they were babies. They finally get together and sparks fly but there is danger lurking and miscommunication happening.
It was a super short novella so things happened super fast. I enjoyed this and it’s nice to have these in between the long books.
I haven't read anything else by Lexi Gray but if this is any indication, I'm going to have to. Birdie and Scout are perfect for each other, both comforting and complementing each other's needs. But warning: it ends on a cliffhanger leading into her next book. The ending of this novella nearly stopped my heart. Actually, it might have. Maybe I'm dreaming and it's not really over and I don't have to wait until the summer to find out what happens next. Also loved the Sofia, Massimo and Viviana cameos!
Triggers:Fast burn, open-door sex, closed door historical sexual assault trauma, BDSM, breeding kink, epilogue pregnancy.
The chapter of the bar where that girl doesn’t take no for an answer is a bitch like what?! Than after that happens he gets revenge for Birdie!!! Also the cliffhanger was rude and uncalled for.. rude……………..
“Seeing you shattered,your soul almost sucked from you body…… there’s not a shittier feeling than knowing I wasn’t able to help you. Your deserve someone willing to save your from your demons, and I’ve been trying to prove myself worthy to you.”
This is a quick read but extremely good. We meet Birdie and Scout. They have been best friends forever. Birdie is a sweet and kind lady who loves Scout very much. We quickly see their relationship growing and there have been some dark spots in the time. The story is well written and developed. There was at least one place that had a couple of lines repeating each other but otherwise was well written. The story comes to a pretty major cliffhanger and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Please read triggers!! Totally recommended before reading
Birdie & Scout are best friends until they become something more, their story was pretty good. I love the spicy on this book, it's fast burning which makes it perfect for the occasion. My Dirty bird, one of the sweet nicknames makes me scream. I am so sad since the book ends in cliffhanger making us to keep the reading for the 2nd book. Scout is morally gray so hot.
What a sweet story with so much spice! I love how it picks up where Corrupting Cupid left off, moving on to new characters. Scout was a great background character and now we get to see into his life. He and Birdie are such opposites, plus you get that friends to lovers trope in there with a little slow burn, and it’s just so much fun. I was totally into that drama at the end, but that cliffhanger ending has me feeling a little salty! Summer can’t get here fast enough!
This is the story of birdie and scout. These two have liked each other but Birdie had a traumatic experience and her friend scout was there to help her afterwards.he didnt think he did enough so has been trying to prove that he is worthy of her.things take a hot turn between them and it starts to get very heated. But that ending I was shouting no...I have to find out what happens so can't wait for book 2