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Alchemy #4
Untether
AIDA
I've endured fifteen years of underwhelming marital sex with Lord John Russell.
One front-page tell-all from his secretary puts an end to that misery pretty efficiently.
As the media furore rages around our divorce, two things become abundantly clear.
One. It’s time for some decent orgasms.
Which is why I’ve joined the Unfurl programme at London’s top sex club, Alchemy.
Two. It’s time to take control of the narrative. For myself and for other women.
And that's why I plan to document my sexual revolution on camera.
CAL
Sexy AF celebrity, Aida Russell, is looking for a mentor on her journey to reclaim her sexuality.
As co-founder of London’s most exclusive sex club, I’m her man.
I’ll make her come.
Make her forget.
Untether her from the constraints of her past.
I warn her at the outset not to get emotionally attached. I don’t do commitment.
But when she begins to revel in the new-found liberty I helped her find, I'm the one who struggles.
I should be proud. Relieved.
Job done, right?
But the higher she soars, the more attached I get.
Untether is a spicy reverse age gap romance (10 years' age gap) where he falls first. It's full of the searing heat levels, glamour, and mega-feels you've come to expect from the Alchemy series.
I've endured fifteen years of underwhelming marital sex with Lord John Russell.
One front-page tell-all from his secretary puts an end to that misery pretty efficiently.
As the media furore rages around our divorce, two things become abundantly clear.
One. It’s time for some decent orgasms.
Which is why I’ve joined the Unfurl programme at London’s top sex club, Alchemy.
Two. It’s time to take control of the narrative. For myself and for other women.
And that's why I plan to document my sexual revolution on camera.
CAL
Sexy AF celebrity, Aida Russell, is looking for a mentor on her journey to reclaim her sexuality.
As co-founder of London’s most exclusive sex club, I’m her man.
I’ll make her come.
Make her forget.
Untether her from the constraints of her past.
I warn her at the outset not to get emotionally attached. I don’t do commitment.
But when she begins to revel in the new-found liberty I helped her find, I'm the one who struggles.
I should be proud. Relieved.
Job done, right?
But the higher she soars, the more attached I get.
Untether is a spicy reverse age gap romance (10 years' age gap) where he falls first. It's full of the searing heat levels, glamour, and mega-feels you've come to expect from the Alchemy series.
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Published January 31, 2024
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January 25, 2024
Untether is the 4th book in the Alchemy series and this one was just a lot of fun and a breeze to fly through! This whole series has followed co-owners of an exclusive London kink club and has just been a fun time.
Cal is a cofounder of Alchemy, and all his fellow cofounders are all partnered up (they’ve had books in the series). He’s 36, loves his life and all the fun he has at the club, but when Aida steps into the Alchemy world he’s ready to focus solely on her. Aida is 46, a renowned broadcast journalist, and recently divorced after her British aristocracy husband’s exploits are told to the media with his multiple affairs. Now Aida is ready to reclaim her own sexuality and prove to other women of a “certain age” that they can do that too. She signs up for the Unfurl program at the club and wants to document it as well!
This was just a good time and it was such a fast read. Some of the other books in the series dealt with religious trauma and grief, and I liked how this one was just fun and snappy and didn’t dig too deep! Cal and Aida are so opposite, but really fit together. This one felt like it had less time at the club than the rest of the series, but it was fun to just see Cal and Aida together. This has age gap, with her being 10 years older and I liked the overall message of their journey and her story.
I received an ARC from the author, all thoughts in this review are my own. Untether is out February 8, 2024!
Cal is a cofounder of Alchemy, and all his fellow cofounders are all partnered up (they’ve had books in the series). He’s 36, loves his life and all the fun he has at the club, but when Aida steps into the Alchemy world he’s ready to focus solely on her. Aida is 46, a renowned broadcast journalist, and recently divorced after her British aristocracy husband’s exploits are told to the media with his multiple affairs. Now Aida is ready to reclaim her own sexuality and prove to other women of a “certain age” that they can do that too. She signs up for the Unfurl program at the club and wants to document it as well!
This was just a good time and it was such a fast read. Some of the other books in the series dealt with religious trauma and grief, and I liked how this one was just fun and snappy and didn’t dig too deep! Cal and Aida are so opposite, but really fit together. This one felt like it had less time at the club than the rest of the series, but it was fun to just see Cal and Aida together. This has age gap, with her being 10 years older and I liked the overall message of their journey and her story.
I received an ARC from the author, all thoughts in this review are my own. Untether is out February 8, 2024!
February 9, 2024
They’ve fallen like sexy dominoes!
The Alchemy series by Elodie Hart (a pen name for Sara Madderson) has taken us along on an eye opening journey with the four friends who own the classy and über sexy den of sin, known as Alchemy. Rafe, Zach, Gen, and now Cal, have found their forevers with Belle, Maddy, Anton, and Aida, respectively.
This series has been eye opening, to say the least. Transformative I’d call it. Cal, (Mr. T-fal himself ) is the happy-go-lucky one you’d least expect to fall for anyone, least of all an older (gasp!) woman. But it’s the ones you least expect to fall that fall with the biggest splash…
Be prepared to get wet with this one.
Aida is a smart and sexy woman who knows what she wants and knows she can find it at Alchemy. This book has such a refreshing view on the older woman / younger man, because bloody well why not?! Elodie/Sara is officially my hero for writing such a wildly uninhibited book and seeing all four central characters in this series with beautiful happily ever afters.
There’s more to come… and I’m there for it!
The Alchemy series by Elodie Hart (a pen name for Sara Madderson) has taken us along on an eye opening journey with the four friends who own the classy and über sexy den of sin, known as Alchemy. Rafe, Zach, Gen, and now Cal, have found their forevers with Belle, Maddy, Anton, and Aida, respectively.
This series has been eye opening, to say the least. Transformative I’d call it. Cal, (Mr. T-fal himself ) is the happy-go-lucky one you’d least expect to fall for anyone, least of all an older (gasp!) woman. But it’s the ones you least expect to fall that fall with the biggest splash…
Be prepared to get wet with this one.
Aida is a smart and sexy woman who knows what she wants and knows she can find it at Alchemy. This book has such a refreshing view on the older woman / younger man, because bloody well why not?! Elodie/Sara is officially my hero for writing such a wildly uninhibited book and seeing all four central characters in this series with beautiful happily ever afters.
There’s more to come… and I’m there for it!
January 25, 2024
I've always liked younger men ;)
Cal is SO easy to love. He's one of the 4 owners of the extremely high class sex club in London - Alchemy. Well known (American) broadcast journalist Aida Russell wants to sign up for the Unfurl program after her messy and publicly humiliating divorce, because she's tired of a woman's sexuality being treated shamefully while men get away with that whole "boys will be boys" attitude.
Top that off with the fact that the bedroom relationship between Aida and her ex was unsatisfying to them both - while he went out and got what made him happy (which led to the demise of the marriage), she was still feeling like her hands were tied by the court of public opinion, which really doesn't want to hear about a woman not getting her needs met.
Aida decides to use her journalistic profession to film a short documentary about awakening her sexual identity. She didn't have a lot of experience prior to her marriage so she's hoping she can figure that out in the Unfurl program at Alchemy - and Cal is the one who's going to "mentor" her.
Cal is the director of events at the club, and has been enjoying the perks thereof for as long as it's been open. He meets with Aida and decides on a particular course of action to show her how to take what *she* wants. He's had a kind of celeb-crush on her for years because she's very good at her job - professional, straight talker, knows how to get what she wants from her interviews.
What she hasn't ever known exactly how to express was what she wanted in the bedroom (or the party room, but whatever) ;)
When Aida decides she wants to attend the Masked Ball at the club, it changes everything about the way Cal thought he wasn't going to approach things, but in the best way for both of them.
Cal was SO much fun to read. I freely admit that Cal would *not* be the right guy for me, but as it turns out, he's absolutely the right guy for Aida.
Aida is a great character. She's got strength of self, intelligence, she's caring and nurturing. She was brave enough to put forth this pretty risky venture to give women - especially more mature (over 40) a voice in their own sexual awakenings.
I write this review freely after having received an ARC copy of this book.
Cal is SO easy to love. He's one of the 4 owners of the extremely high class sex club in London - Alchemy. Well known (American) broadcast journalist Aida Russell wants to sign up for the Unfurl program after her messy and publicly humiliating divorce, because she's tired of a woman's sexuality being treated shamefully while men get away with that whole "boys will be boys" attitude.
Top that off with the fact that the bedroom relationship between Aida and her ex was unsatisfying to them both - while he went out and got what made him happy (which led to the demise of the marriage), she was still feeling like her hands were tied by the court of public opinion, which really doesn't want to hear about a woman not getting her needs met.
Aida decides to use her journalistic profession to film a short documentary about awakening her sexual identity. She didn't have a lot of experience prior to her marriage so she's hoping she can figure that out in the Unfurl program at Alchemy - and Cal is the one who's going to "mentor" her.
Cal is the director of events at the club, and has been enjoying the perks thereof for as long as it's been open. He meets with Aida and decides on a particular course of action to show her how to take what *she* wants. He's had a kind of celeb-crush on her for years because she's very good at her job - professional, straight talker, knows how to get what she wants from her interviews.
What she hasn't ever known exactly how to express was what she wanted in the bedroom (or the party room, but whatever) ;)
When Aida decides she wants to attend the Masked Ball at the club, it changes everything about the way Cal thought he wasn't going to approach things, but in the best way for both of them.
Cal was SO much fun to read. I freely admit that Cal would *not* be the right guy for me, but as it turns out, he's absolutely the right guy for Aida.
Aida is a great character. She's got strength of self, intelligence, she's caring and nurturing. She was brave enough to put forth this pretty risky venture to give women - especially more mature (over 40) a voice in their own sexual awakenings.
I write this review freely after having received an ARC copy of this book.
January 29, 2024
Oh Cal, I love you so much. I was so so so excited for Cal’s book as I’ve loved him since book 1, ‘Unfurl’, and I knew I’d love it when he was the main character, but he did throw me some curveballs I didn’t expect. Mainly those curveballs came in how accepting he was of his feelings towards Aida. We all know Cal was the remaining single Alchemy founder and he enjoyed his lifestyle, but he fell for Aida as soon as she came into the picture and he fell haaaard, and I didn’t expect that. I definitely thought he’d fight his feelings but it was so nice to see them together. They are complete opposites in every sense of the word, but Aida was so good and healthy for Cal and they provided so much love and balance for each other.
I also LOVED the underlying message within this book. Yes we know that Alchemy is a sex club so there is spice galore (and we’re here for it🔥🔥) and all books thus far have been extremely sex positive, but I liked the particular message from Aida in this book. I’m not in Aida’s targeted demographic but seeing her encourage middle aged and perimenopausal women to take back and own their sexuality and not be ashamed of it was wonderful to see. And it also seems like the response to her project was pretty accurate as to what media would report on if this were real.
Overall I flew through this book just like the others and Elodie has outdone herself once again. Extra special thanks to her and her team for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I also LOVED the underlying message within this book. Yes we know that Alchemy is a sex club so there is spice galore (and we’re here for it🔥🔥) and all books thus far have been extremely sex positive, but I liked the particular message from Aida in this book. I’m not in Aida’s targeted demographic but seeing her encourage middle aged and perimenopausal women to take back and own their sexuality and not be ashamed of it was wonderful to see. And it also seems like the response to her project was pretty accurate as to what media would report on if this were real.
Overall I flew through this book just like the others and Elodie has outdone herself once again. Extra special thanks to her and her team for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 27, 2024
Swoon! I don’t care how old you are- every woman needs a Cal in their life! Another great instalment in the series. It took me a little while to get used to the shorter chapters, but after half way, I just had to keep reading, other projects be damned.
Thanks to the author for the early copy.
Thanks to the author for the early copy.
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April 13, 2025DNF
The audio was so bad I genuinely wanted to scream. I couldn’t do it.
The audio was so bad I genuinely wanted to scream. I couldn’t do it.
January 29, 2024
Boy is this baby hot hot hot. If you have read Elodie Hart's previous books in this series you know her writing is off the charts fantastic . I can't call it smutty because this British lady writes a smutty book like a true British lady. She does it with the art of class and sophistication like a lady. Yes these books are on fire hot but you definitely get that air of sophistication that the British are known for. You ask yourself how can an author write a book about an British sex club and make it classy and tasteful but still keep that sexual tension high. Elodie can. And she does it like a lady.
The fc is on the other side of sexual experiences. She's mid 40s. She was in a lack luster marriage and her husband cheated. This character is making a public documentary about the sexual female after 40 in perimenopause and menopause state. This character happens to be in the news anchor business so she's very aware of how the public views females that age. She's trying to change minds and most certainly her mind with the idea she's still wanted and attractive.
Since I follow this author and she shares her current life experiences I know elodie is writing this on her base knowledge of current experience with her own female issues. So if this book was written to bring light to what a woman experienced in her 40s she had nailed it. I'm over that side of it but can relate to the emotional side of it.
The fc is on the other side of sexual experiences. She's mid 40s. She was in a lack luster marriage and her husband cheated. This character is making a public documentary about the sexual female after 40 in perimenopause and menopause state. This character happens to be in the news anchor business so she's very aware of how the public views females that age. She's trying to change minds and most certainly her mind with the idea she's still wanted and attractive.
Since I follow this author and she shares her current life experiences I know elodie is writing this on her base knowledge of current experience with her own female issues. So if this book was written to bring light to what a woman experienced in her 40s she had nailed it. I'm over that side of it but can relate to the emotional side of it.
January 29, 2024
This book was so unexpected for me. I think I have said that a few times when describing Elodie's writing. She continues to put out really deep, meaningful books with really dirty, smutty fun to punctuate it! That is such a talent and one I just respect so much!
Cal was not what I expected. I had certainly read about him in previous books in this series, but I hadn't expected him to be so light hearted and kid like, while also being so very domineering. The man contains multitudes. But, this book really is Aida's showcase.
So, if you're looking for a book that asks you to relinquish everything you have been taught about being a middle aged woman who likes sex, but isn't allowed to explore, Aida is your heroine! She pushes boundaries within herself. She is honest about her feelings. She is open. She is met with a dilemma related to choosing happiness over others expectations. She is goals and it is so fun to read her journey into being goals.
This book was nothing like I expected and everything I wanted!
Cal was not what I expected. I had certainly read about him in previous books in this series, but I hadn't expected him to be so light hearted and kid like, while also being so very domineering. The man contains multitudes. But, this book really is Aida's showcase.
So, if you're looking for a book that asks you to relinquish everything you have been taught about being a middle aged woman who likes sex, but isn't allowed to explore, Aida is your heroine! She pushes boundaries within herself. She is honest about her feelings. She is open. She is met with a dilemma related to choosing happiness over others expectations. She is goals and it is so fun to read her journey into being goals.
This book was nothing like I expected and everything I wanted!
April 6, 2025
5 stars
Premise: Aida (the FMC) is a famously high-powered journalist, and Cal (the MMC) is the younger and confident sex club owner who thinks she’s completely out of his league. After going through a very public divorce, Aida decides to make a documentary about women in their 40s taking control of their sexuality, and enlists Cal to be her “mentor”.
Whew, this was very, very sexy! And even though sex/sexual awakening was central to the plot, the story was more than just a string of smutty scenes. The characters had ridiculously good chemistry, the build up was excellent, and the relationship was so sweet — with mature communication as a bonus.
What I probably loved most was the dynamic between these two. Outside of bed, she was the more accomplished one and he respected the hell out of her, but in bed he was the one with more experience and, well… 🥵🥵🥵. Let me try to explain that again: 🥵🥵🥵.
I haven’t read the other books in this series yet (the first 3 are about Cal’s co-owners), but I’m definitely going to now!
Premise: Aida (the FMC) is a famously high-powered journalist, and Cal (the MMC) is the younger and confident sex club owner who thinks she’s completely out of his league. After going through a very public divorce, Aida decides to make a documentary about women in their 40s taking control of their sexuality, and enlists Cal to be her “mentor”.
Whew, this was very, very sexy! And even though sex/sexual awakening was central to the plot, the story was more than just a string of smutty scenes. The characters had ridiculously good chemistry, the build up was excellent, and the relationship was so sweet — with mature communication as a bonus.
What I probably loved most was the dynamic between these two. Outside of bed, she was the more accomplished one and he respected the hell out of her, but in bed he was the one with more experience and, well… 🥵🥵🥵. Let me try to explain that again: 🥵🥵🥵.
I haven’t read the other books in this series yet (the first 3 are about Cal’s co-owners), but I’m definitely going to now!
February 2, 2024
Cal….just Cal. My kinky cinnamon roll with a big old sprinkle of dirty talk.
Grab this book peeps! I loved it and it wasn’t what I was expecting in the best way! Aida is coming out of a very..ahem…unfulfilling marriage of 15 long, dry years. As a journalist, Aida decides to go to Alchemy for the unfurled program and make it a story. Enter Cal and his kinky self to help Aida along.
This is a great story of a strong woman who learns that she’s allowed to feel pleasure, and Cal supports her. All I can say is, we met Cal in prior books and we just didn’t know him; he always was game to play, but, he has a hidden side which you’ll get to see in this book. I do want to mention that I love how the author writes her characters, they are adults and communicate like adults; it makes a difference!
I highly recommend this book and the series too!
Grab this book peeps! I loved it and it wasn’t what I was expecting in the best way! Aida is coming out of a very..ahem…unfulfilling marriage of 15 long, dry years. As a journalist, Aida decides to go to Alchemy for the unfurled program and make it a story. Enter Cal and his kinky self to help Aida along.
This is a great story of a strong woman who learns that she’s allowed to feel pleasure, and Cal supports her. All I can say is, we met Cal in prior books and we just didn’t know him; he always was game to play, but, he has a hidden side which you’ll get to see in this book. I do want to mention that I love how the author writes her characters, they are adults and communicate like adults; it makes a difference!
I highly recommend this book and the series too!
January 26, 2024
Elodie Hart does it once again in this fourth installment of her Alchemy series, Untether. This book follows Cal and Aida on their journey. Cal is one of the four founders of Alchemy, and the one who has always availed himself of the club the most. Aida is an American transplant who is a well known and respected news anchor/reporter who has just gone through a scandalous divorce from her older husband who cheated on her and had his affairs plastered all over the media. She decides it’s time to take back the narrative and reclaim her sexuality. As a 46 year old mother going through perimenopause she feels it’s time to show that women her age aren’t dead or non existent. So she decides to sign up for the Unfurl program, with a twist. She wants to do it as a documentary. And Cal is there to help her on her journey. Can the younger by a decade Cal be what Aida needs? Will she learn to own her sexuality and identity? This book has a golden retriever hero and a kick ass shero with off the charts chemistry, heat and heart. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
January 25, 2024
Aida is looking to reset her own narrative. Or at least the one the tabloids have written for her. But, also, the one she's unknowingly let happen. She's been defined as a mom, a wife and a news woman. But, now she wants to be seen as a sexual being, even though she's 46, and coming back from a public divorce and marriage, where her husband cheated on her. To do this, Aida is filming a documentary about her sexual reawakening. She wants to empower other women of a certain age to do the same.
Enter Cal. Delicious, sex club owning, Cal. He's going to untether Aida in all the best ways.
I loved getting to know Cal even better, after seeing him in the first three books. He's such a wonderful combination of sweet and sexy and charming. And you don't even mind that he's a little conceited and never met a mirror that he didn't like. He's a great guy and the perfect man to reawaken Aida and show her how wonderful a relationship can really be.
This is a wonderful story that will definitely heat up your ereader!
Enter Cal. Delicious, sex club owning, Cal. He's going to untether Aida in all the best ways.
I loved getting to know Cal even better, after seeing him in the first three books. He's such a wonderful combination of sweet and sexy and charming. And you don't even mind that he's a little conceited and never met a mirror that he didn't like. He's a great guy and the perfect man to reawaken Aida and show her how wonderful a relationship can really be.
This is a wonderful story that will definitely heat up your ereader!
January 25, 2024
I was able to read this early as an ARC reader and I'll say this latest Elodie Hart book doesn't disappoint, in both spicy content and deep, rich character lives. She always manages to cover important and relevant topics in her books, along with the heat and passion, which I appreciate.
But I didn't realize how much I needed to hear this particular message- women over 40 are still vital, sexual beings and deserve to be loved, cherished, adored and... satisfied.
It just so happens that Aida finds that in Cal, a wild and charming, younger lover. She may be a strong, powerful woman in her career but she had lost some of her confidence in who she is as a woman. Cal soothes away her pain and reminds her who she really is. He's easy to love (and lust after) and together they make the sparks fly off the page. Just the balm I needed.
But I didn't realize how much I needed to hear this particular message- women over 40 are still vital, sexual beings and deserve to be loved, cherished, adored and... satisfied.
It just so happens that Aida finds that in Cal, a wild and charming, younger lover. She may be a strong, powerful woman in her career but she had lost some of her confidence in who she is as a woman. Cal soothes away her pain and reminds her who she really is. He's easy to love (and lust after) and together they make the sparks fly off the page. Just the balm I needed.
August 22, 2025
2.75
This was fun don’t get me wrong. I did enjoy parts of it but do I think these characters are going to stay together forever? No lol. It was so instalusty. The only depth to their relationship was their attraction to one another. Nothing else. Also the Taylor swift & Travis Kelce name drop was so cringe. Can authors just stop adding Taylor wherever they can. Honestly point taken off for that lol
This was fun don’t get me wrong. I did enjoy parts of it but do I think these characters are going to stay together forever? No lol. It was so instalusty. The only depth to their relationship was their attraction to one another. Nothing else. Also the Taylor swift & Travis Kelce name drop was so cringe. Can authors just stop adding Taylor wherever they can. Honestly point taken off for that lol
January 26, 2024
Drop everything- read this book NOW!!! You won’t regret it!
Another beautiful written smutacular addition to the Alchemy series!!
Elodie Hart NEVER fails to deliver! Her books are steaming hot and stunningly articulated.
Cal was everything a book boyfriend should be, hot AF, dirty talking, witty & well endowed!
Aida was stunning, strong and relatable. The two were absolute fire together.
I cannot wait for Dex’s book!
Another beautiful written smutacular addition to the Alchemy series!!
Elodie Hart NEVER fails to deliver! Her books are steaming hot and stunningly articulated.
Cal was everything a book boyfriend should be, hot AF, dirty talking, witty & well endowed!
Aida was stunning, strong and relatable. The two were absolute fire together.
I cannot wait for Dex’s book!
January 26, 2024
Just finished Untether (as a very grateful ARC reader) and my goodness 🥵🥵🥵...Cal is absolutely freaking ADORABLE and I loved Aida so so much!! Not having to sort through all the usual miscommunications and 3rd act break-ups that usually accompany romance books was SO refreshing! I absolutely LOVED it!!! Also, reading British speaking characters is so much fun for this southern girl! I am a SUCKER for an accent and the British verbiage! Elodie/Sara you are incredible!
February 3, 2024
I have so many thoughts about this book so I’ll try to be succinct but it may not happen.
This book is my absolute favorite in the series. Cal has always been my favorite and this solidified it. And Aida? I’ll be honest I’m not normally a fan of FMC ( I like them but not always my favorite). Aida blew me away. I am a 50 year old woman and I think this is the first book I have read that the main character is actually dealing with the shit show that is perimenopause. But even more than that it was Aida’s journey to reclaim her sexuality. Between religious trauma and patriarchal views of women and sex, Aida’s journey was affirming and gratifying.
The part I think I connected with the most, was Aida’s realization of seeing her decisions being influenced by what other people wanted, and not what she wanted. Her taking the massive step to truly decide what she wanted and what was best for her and not base it on anyone else was the revelation I needed.
Overall though? Cal and Aida are grown ups! There was no doubting, no overthinking. They communicated and validated each other. It was so refreshing. I don’t always need drama and plot twists and third act breakups. They were just perfect.
And the spice? JFC it was good. Cal is the actual inspiration for the perfect man. Good looking, fun,passionate, and 💯 besotted with his woman.
I’m going to need 5-7 business days to recover from this book. It was amazing and perfect.
This book is my absolute favorite in the series. Cal has always been my favorite and this solidified it. And Aida? I’ll be honest I’m not normally a fan of FMC ( I like them but not always my favorite). Aida blew me away. I am a 50 year old woman and I think this is the first book I have read that the main character is actually dealing with the shit show that is perimenopause. But even more than that it was Aida’s journey to reclaim her sexuality. Between religious trauma and patriarchal views of women and sex, Aida’s journey was affirming and gratifying.
The part I think I connected with the most, was Aida’s realization of seeing her decisions being influenced by what other people wanted, and not what she wanted. Her taking the massive step to truly decide what she wanted and what was best for her and not base it on anyone else was the revelation I needed.
Overall though? Cal and Aida are grown ups! There was no doubting, no overthinking. They communicated and validated each other. It was so refreshing. I don’t always need drama and plot twists and third act breakups. They were just perfect.
And the spice? JFC it was good. Cal is the actual inspiration for the perfect man. Good looking, fun,passionate, and 💯 besotted with his woman.
I’m going to need 5-7 business days to recover from this book. It was amazing and perfect.
January 25, 2024
If Elodie writes it, I’m reading it. This was one of my most anticipated reads for 2024 and my god was it good. Cal is a dirty talking, charming, hilarious, golden retriever of a man that you can’t help but fall in love with. I loved Aida’s character. She is a strong, intelligent and brave woman embracing her sexuality and showing women in their 40s and above that they don’t have to be ashamed of their sex lives.
I adored everything about Cal and Aida’s journey through the documentary to their relationship. This book had me blushing and laughing the entire time and the spice was perfection. I thought Zach was my favourite Alchemy man but I think Cal has just dethroned him.
I honestly can’t recommend this book and the entire series enough.
Thank you to Elodie for allowing me to be apart of her ARC team!
I adored everything about Cal and Aida’s journey through the documentary to their relationship. This book had me blushing and laughing the entire time and the spice was perfection. I thought Zach was my favourite Alchemy man but I think Cal has just dethroned him.
I honestly can’t recommend this book and the entire series enough.
Thank you to Elodie for allowing me to be apart of her ARC team!
January 30, 2024
5⭐️ for no 3rd act breakup!!!
Best Alchemy book so far. I loved that everything was so laid back but still spicy as hell. 🥵🌶️
Can’t wait for Dex, Darcy, & Max in Unstitch 🥰
**I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest opinion**
Best Alchemy book so far. I loved that everything was so laid back but still spicy as hell. 🥵🌶️
Can’t wait for Dex, Darcy, & Max in Unstitch 🥰
**I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest opinion**
January 29, 2024
If I could give this book a thousand stars I would.
I said this already but I will repeat it a thousand times if necessary… ANYTHING THAT ELODIE/SARA WRITES IS PURE UNADULTERATED MAGIC!! I don’t know what kind of drug she puts in her books but I’m here for it. There’s no doubt that she is my number one romance author and I will read anything she puts out in the world.
This book was everything I hoped for and more as usual. It’s a lot lighter in theme than the previous books in the series but the main subject matter is still extremely relevant. Aida and her journey to find her (not so) lost sexuality at an age in which women are not seen at sexual beings anymore is amazing. You can feel everything with her through the pages in a way not so many authors can manage. Aida is strong, smart and a force of nature. And you know who else sees this? CALLUM!! Omg Cal is the ultimate playboy but the way he falls for Aida is so endearing, but don’t be fooled, he might fall as a cutie for her but that doesn’t mean he does it in a vanilla way… HE IS THE EPITOME OF HOT! All the men in this series are hot AF, but Cal is in a whole different level mainly because even himself didn’t see his feelings for Aida coming and it was such an amazing thing to read (he’s also an accomplished song re writer and his lyrics will live rent free in my head for ages to come). Cal is everything Aida needed to move on from years of underwhelming sex and he also shows her a kind of love we all wish for (if you say you don’t wish for a Cal in your life I will know for sure you’re lying)
And don’t get me started on the friend dynamics in this series, I love every single person in this, and the love and support between all of them. I want to live inside this universe so bad.
I will be so sad when this series end but I’m sure Sara/Elodie will find ways to keep us entertained 😬
I said this already but I will repeat it a thousand times if necessary… ANYTHING THAT ELODIE/SARA WRITES IS PURE UNADULTERATED MAGIC!! I don’t know what kind of drug she puts in her books but I’m here for it. There’s no doubt that she is my number one romance author and I will read anything she puts out in the world.
This book was everything I hoped for and more as usual. It’s a lot lighter in theme than the previous books in the series but the main subject matter is still extremely relevant. Aida and her journey to find her (not so) lost sexuality at an age in which women are not seen at sexual beings anymore is amazing. You can feel everything with her through the pages in a way not so many authors can manage. Aida is strong, smart and a force of nature. And you know who else sees this? CALLUM!! Omg Cal is the ultimate playboy but the way he falls for Aida is so endearing, but don’t be fooled, he might fall as a cutie for her but that doesn’t mean he does it in a vanilla way… HE IS THE EPITOME OF HOT! All the men in this series are hot AF, but Cal is in a whole different level mainly because even himself didn’t see his feelings for Aida coming and it was such an amazing thing to read (he’s also an accomplished song re writer and his lyrics will live rent free in my head for ages to come). Cal is everything Aida needed to move on from years of underwhelming sex and he also shows her a kind of love we all wish for (if you say you don’t wish for a Cal in your life I will know for sure you’re lying)
And don’t get me started on the friend dynamics in this series, I love every single person in this, and the love and support between all of them. I want to live inside this universe so bad.
I will be so sad when this series end but I’m sure Sara/Elodie will find ways to keep us entertained 😬
February 5, 2024
Brava, Elodie/Sara
What a work of art this is!
All the spice 🌶🌶🌶🌶, laughter, and not least of all the songs, thanks Cal.
Having read the other books in the series, I could not wait to get started on this one.
Cal is the 4th member of the Alchemy team. The 'rockstar' persona but with a boyish vulnerable charm that literally charms the pants of anyone.
Aida is a force of nature, and for some reason, I thought I may not like her character, but I was so, so wrong.
I had not even considered how invisible women of, dare I say it, over 40, are in this modern world. The expectation on us all is exactly what we allow it to be.
Along comes Cal as her 'mentor' in her sexual reclamation and her 'untethering' from what society expects of a middle-aged woman's sexuality....which is absolutely nothing. They are not supposed to be sexual beings.
Cal and Aida prove everyone wrong. Cal is the man we all secretly hope to have. A man who communicates, cares, and is our loudest cheerleader. Oh, and giving us the best O's of our lives while worshipping everything about us.
I finished this book at lunchtime, at work, blinking back tears. 2 reasons for this. No.1. It had come to an end. No.2. This book left me feeling all the feels.
As a woman about to turn 55 but still peri-menopausal, I totally agree that smut books, especially ones of this calibre, should be prescribed on the NHS.
p.s.I stopped highlighting towards the end of the book because there was soooo much good stuff.
What a work of art this is!
All the spice 🌶🌶🌶🌶, laughter, and not least of all the songs, thanks Cal.
Having read the other books in the series, I could not wait to get started on this one.
Cal is the 4th member of the Alchemy team. The 'rockstar' persona but with a boyish vulnerable charm that literally charms the pants of anyone.
Aida is a force of nature, and for some reason, I thought I may not like her character, but I was so, so wrong.
I had not even considered how invisible women of, dare I say it, over 40, are in this modern world. The expectation on us all is exactly what we allow it to be.
Along comes Cal as her 'mentor' in her sexual reclamation and her 'untethering' from what society expects of a middle-aged woman's sexuality....which is absolutely nothing. They are not supposed to be sexual beings.
Cal and Aida prove everyone wrong. Cal is the man we all secretly hope to have. A man who communicates, cares, and is our loudest cheerleader. Oh, and giving us the best O's of our lives while worshipping everything about us.
I finished this book at lunchtime, at work, blinking back tears. 2 reasons for this. No.1. It had come to an end. No.2. This book left me feeling all the feels.
As a woman about to turn 55 but still peri-menopausal, I totally agree that smut books, especially ones of this calibre, should be prescribed on the NHS.
p.s.I stopped highlighting towards the end of the book because there was soooo much good stuff.
February 2, 2024
Cal...oh Cal...I cannot tell you how surprised I was by how much I loved Cal. And Aida as well. Cal ended up being the perfect book boyfriend. Being a woman of "a certain age" myself, I found I was really surprised though by how much I identified with Aida and her journey to find the sexual being still inside her. It resonated with me in a way that I am still thinking about now. She is a strong, powerful and successful woman who has lost something inside herself.
I've loved all the Alchemy books and have found something to love in every one of them. I think that says everything about Elodie Hart's writing style and what keeps me coming back to her books. 5 Star book!
I've loved all the Alchemy books and have found something to love in every one of them. I think that says everything about Elodie Hart's writing style and what keeps me coming back to her books. 5 Star book!
February 2, 2024
In previous books Cal has come across as more of a happy go lucky kind of guy, but in this unforgettable read, we learn he is so much more. He thinks he isn't built for forever until he gets to know Aida. He is such a fantastic match for her. Aida is such a strong heroine with a beautiful vulnerable side. This book has an incredible mix of banter and deeply emotional at the same time. The spice is top notch, but its the friendships that really make this book special.
January 27, 2024
Elodie Hart has added another great read to the Alchemy series. Fun-loving Cal (a co-owner of the posh s@x club Alchemy) is assigned the task of helping Aida, a famous British broadcaster, rediscover her sexuality after a nasty divorce for a documentary she is producing and starring in.
This book is 🌶🌶🌶🌶, but what I loved most is how proud Cal is of Aida's brilliant mind and career. He is never intimidated by it. All of his actions are supportive and allow her a reprieve from her demanding job and public persona.
There is no third act breakup or misunderstandings. The main characters openly discuss their expectations and concerns, including the fact that Cal is younger than Aida.
I highly recommend Untether. You're in for a fun ride!
This book is 🌶🌶🌶🌶, but what I loved most is how proud Cal is of Aida's brilliant mind and career. He is never intimidated by it. All of his actions are supportive and allow her a reprieve from her demanding job and public persona.
There is no third act breakup or misunderstandings. The main characters openly discuss their expectations and concerns, including the fact that Cal is younger than Aida.
I highly recommend Untether. You're in for a fun ride!
January 27, 2024
Wowweeee! I thought Anton would be my favourite man Elodie has ever written but Cal has swooped in and took that! He has some of the dirtiest talk I’ve seen and OMG ITS SO HOT 🥵!
Then you have gorgeous Aida, who is such an amazing woman and seeing her rediscover her sexuality and grow into an even more beautiful woman!
The spicy scenes are off the chart (the whole club scenes - holy cow) and the whole found family at Alchemy is so lovely to read!
Cal and Aida have such a beautiful relationship and love how the whole group has found their person now 🥺
I am loving this series so much - cannot wait for the next one!
Then you have gorgeous Aida, who is such an amazing woman and seeing her rediscover her sexuality and grow into an even more beautiful woman!
The spicy scenes are off the chart (the whole club scenes - holy cow) and the whole found family at Alchemy is so lovely to read!
Cal and Aida have such a beautiful relationship and love how the whole group has found their person now 🥺
I am loving this series so much - cannot wait for the next one!
January 29, 2024
The easiest 5 star read ever. I'm obsessed with the Alchemy series and everything it stands for.
My god Cal, I think he was my most favourite yet, and he met his match with Aida. This book is easy to read and hot AF you will need yet another cold shower. Loved catching up with all the old characters and seeing what they have been up to.
I can't wait to read the final in the Alchemy series, this has been the ultimate journey I don't want to end.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My god Cal, I think he was my most favourite yet, and he met his match with Aida. This book is easy to read and hot AF you will need yet another cold shower. Loved catching up with all the old characters and seeing what they have been up to.
I can't wait to read the final in the Alchemy series, this has been the ultimate journey I don't want to end.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 30, 2024
Cal and Aida
This was an absolute gem of a book. Fun loving Cal was great and so sexy. I really liked Aida's character and her growth. The thing I love about this series is that it can be so spicy, but doesn't have to have a 3rd act break up or miscommunication. The dark fantasy reader in me always expects it, but thus series of books shines without them.
This was an absolute gem of a book. Fun loving Cal was great and so sexy. I really liked Aida's character and her growth. The thing I love about this series is that it can be so spicy, but doesn't have to have a 3rd act break up or miscommunication. The dark fantasy reader in me always expects it, but thus series of books shines without them.
January 28, 2024
Loved the 4th installment in the Alchemy series! I really enjoyed the switch up with an age gap with the main female character in her late forties and the main male character in his late thirties. Exploring a woman's sexuality as she ages was different but so appreciated. Thanks for another great book! Can't wait for number five.
January 27, 2024
Omg thank you for yet another fantastic read cal had crying with laughter I just loved the whole book and to see him finally fall can’t wait for the next book xx
March 14, 2024
Untether is the 4th book in the Alchemy series written by Elodie Hart and this book is phenomenal and was a quick and calm read. The other books in this series deal with a lot of trauma however this book was very fresh and not a heavy book to sit through. As always the characters in this book are feisty and very well written as always by Elodie.This book has such an interesting take on an older woman and younger man relationship and I loved this so much! It was very fresh and nice as you don’t see it much in books these days at all. I love how all the characters in this series get happily ever afters in such positive heartwarming ways it’s very cute. There's more books in the series that are due to be released and I can’t wait to read them. I received an ARC from Elodie in exchange for this review.
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