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Sinful Secrets #3

Pursuing Lilly

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Shane and Lilly's story. Part of the sinful Secrets Series. All books are standalone but part of a shared world. More details coming soon.

378 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2024

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Annie Charme

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I’m a graphic artist by day and author by night, writing real, raw, racy romance. My book boyfriends are inked heroes who like fat, fun, and feisty women (sounds familiar).

My goal is to spread body positivity through my fat and fabulous curvy heroines with a good serving of British humour on the side (not forgetting an extra helping of alpha goodness).

On the very rare occasion I’m not working in my day job...or night job as a writer, I'll be living my best life in the heart of England with my other half, two wildlings (otherwise known as Veruca Salt and Mike Teavee), and a randy cavalier pup.

My serious book fetish travels with me in our tin cruiser as we roam the English countryside. You’ll usually find me in a field somewhere or curled up on the sofa with a coffee (wine), blanket and dog to keep me cozy, and a good steamy book to make me w—warm.

Get in touch! I love hearing from readers.

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Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
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February 10, 2025
I thought. Maybe book 3 would be better than the mess in book 2 (from reviews)

😆😆😆 welp nope I dnf it at 50ish%
It was a mess.
Fmc is the ow from book 2, so she slept with that mmc. But wait, it gets BETTER!!
The MMC in this story WAS married to fmc older sister.. and is best friends with the mmc in book 2 and knew they were fucking.
He's been divorced from the fmc sister for 7ish years. He even said he picked the wrong sister. So this one had double dipping. In siblings and best friends. 😒😒😒 also, they kept using brother in law and sister in law. It's been 7 years to stop with that.

So, I believe I'm done with this series. The only one that was okay was book 1.

Om/tiny ow drama, drama, no virgins

Recommend-no
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶
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577 reviews75 followers
March 23, 2025
Okay I agree there’s a double dipping since the MMC was initially married to the FMC’s sister but it didn’t bother me like I thought it would 😙 maybe because from the get go he completely moved on and was ALL IN with Lilly and his thoughts were all about her and you can just feel how different and intense are his feelings for Lilly compared to the sister.

It also helps the author didn’t villainize the sister, on why they broke up, and her eventual reaction to them dating. She was slightly relatable and a really good sister so I appreciate the author for not ruining that.
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4,561 reviews62 followers
October 17, 2024
Pursuing Lilly is Book 3 in the Sinful Secrets series, and it is the hottest and kinkiest one yet!! This one has some darker themes, so be sure to read the trigger warnings. That being said, this is a deliciously steamy, kinky, forbidden, secret identity, friends to lovers, age-gap, curvy girl gets her ex brother in law romance.
Lilly is a 27 year old curvy girl who also works as a Webcam girl on the side. Shane is her 38 year old, hunky ex-brother in law. He was married to her older sister, Fern, but has been divorced for 8 years. He is an ex-military man turned cop. He and Lilly have remained friends and have been attracted to each other for some time but feel it's off limits. When he finds out she is a cam girl, he manages to get rid of her other subscribers, so she only performs for him. He wears a mask. OMG, talk about panty-melting chemistry!!!! They were so hot together, and when he gave into her fantasies... I was a puddle!! 🔥🔥🔥 As mentioned, there are darker themes, and although this was an emotional read, it did end in a great HEA. Talk about a bumpy roller coaster. I totally fell in love with Shane, and he and Lilly were so good together. I loved it and hope Fern gets her own hot story, lol.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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494 reviews2 followers
November 30, 2024
Meh, it was alright.
If you sit and think on the relationship between the two characters I think it’s a bit creepy. He was married to her older sister and still has a picture of her as a child on his shoulders up in his house.

This rides a bit of a squick for me. I’m all for age gap daddy kink but they really beat on him being her ‘brother’ for the first part of the book.

I think I didn’t like the heroine very much so maybe that was my main issue.
455 reviews3 followers
September 20, 2024
I received a copy of this for my honest review

Our FMC and MMC have known each other for years. She is a nurse and he is a cop. They know each other because he used to be married to her older sister. But there has always been something and now that they are both single - it's something more. When he comes over to help her with something he notices a few things that start to cause questions for him, but she has an answer for him. Too bad it's a lie. He then finds that she isn't filming make up tutorials - she is in fact a cam girl. He finds her page and subscribes, but when he watches her live her won't let her take off her clothes - instead he blocks all her other subscribers so that they can't see her. Of course she doesn't know it's him. He offers a deal that he will pay what she lost in subs if she only talks to him. He makes sure to cover any identifying marks because although he wants this, he knows they shouldn't. But he takes it a step further when he learns about her fantasies and acts them out for her. All she wants is for it to be him, but she wants it to be real. Will she accept her stranger as it is, or will she ask for more? Will he be able to stop himself?
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438 reviews26 followers
September 24, 2024
Ahhhh Annie Charme is just so good with angst and secret/unrequited love!

I loved everything about this- Shane fighting his feelings for his ex-sister-in-law, Lilly fighting her feelings for her sister’s ex, how the seeds of their relationship are planted when he’s doing some simple repair work for her, and how things escalate from there thanks to the inter webs.

I enjoyed every moment of Shane’s adventures as a masked man and every moment of Lilly’s awakening and confidence building. When Lilly starts putting 2 and 2 together, well, those moments are just delicious.

I enjoyed the additional plot points involving Lilly’s brother, Asher, and his not so savory friend, Levi, as well as Lilly’s skeevy, handsy boss.

Annie Charme knows what she’s doing. Pure longing, spice and tension, euphoria, angst, anxiety, and adversity, followed by love and comfort with a final dab of spice. So good!
1,155 reviews22 followers
September 30, 2024
Amazing Kinky Read!

I love these darker, high heat, deep plot stories of Annie Charme’s and this book was no exception. We have met Shane in Kane’s book and he presented as a bit of a straight and narrow kinda guy. I’m so glad we got this story because Shane . . . well Shane is anything but! He’s kinky! He also has a lot of depth to him. I read this book in one siting and loved every moment of it! I need a Shane in my life!
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269 reviews2 followers
October 15, 2025
hot age gap!

This book was exactly what I needed! I read it one day, it was super fun, and sooo HOT!! I loved the characters and can't wait to continue with this series 😍
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November 3, 2024
At one point, the secret of their relationship is being revealed and randomly this kid tells everyone he sharted.
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126 reviews
September 21, 2024
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)

Annie Charme’s *Pursuing Lilly*, the third installment in her Sinful series, delivers a steamy and emotionally charged romance that will keep you hooked from start to finish. The story centers on Lilly, a nursing student juggling the weight of family responsibilities, financial strain, and an uncomfortable work environment. Charme expertly weaves Lilly’s personal challenges with her tumultuous relationship with Shane, her ex-brother-in-law and a cop, to craft a story that is intense and tender.

Lilly’s journey is filled with real-life struggles, from helping her siblings and caring for her mother in assisted living, to dealing with financial pressure that leads her to take up an online cam girl account. This bold decision brings Shane into the picture, as he discovers her side hustle and secretly intervenes, adding layers of angst and tension. Shane’s hidden attempts to support Lilly, all while battling his growing feelings for her, result in a complex dance of denial, desire, and deepening connection.

The chemistry between Lilly and Shane is palpable, driven by their intense feelings and the ever-present knowledge that their family will not approve of their relationship. Charme skillfully builds the tension, making each moment between them charged with emotional conflict and irresistible attraction.

The novel balances romance and drama, making it a gripping page-turner. The emotional depth of Lilly’s character, combined with the undeniable allure of forbidden love, makes *Pursuing Lilly* a standout in the series. While the plot pushes boundaries, Charme’s writing makes it believable and engaging, leaving readers eager for what comes next.

For fans of the Sinful series or anyone seeking a deeply layered romance full of heat and heart, *Pursuing Lilly* is a must-read.
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681 reviews7 followers
October 5, 2024
PURSUING LILLY By Annie Charme


My little sister-in-law is off limits.
Technically, we’re no longer family since my divorce, and she’s not little anymore, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to keep her out of trouble.
And it doesn’t stop me from wanting to blind every man who’s subscribed to her creator account.
Being the town’s cop and ex army hero has its perks. And when I hide behind my mask, hack into her account, and remove all her subs, she’s none the wiser it’s me.
Safely behind her screen, she bares her deepest desires to the masked man. I can give her the secret fantasy she craves while taking what I need from her.
Trouble is, masks slip and shadows in the darkness don’t always stay hidden, but I’m not the only one keeping secrets.
When our entwined family past catches up with us, threatening to ruin our blooming relationship, I’ll be the hero that she needs, but right now, being the villain is way too much fun.

😊What i liked -

✔ Forbidden/Age Gap/Ex-Brother-In-Law/Touch Her And D.
✔ I absolutely loved Lilly's character growth.
✔ Shane is as straight arrowed as one can be, so seeing him struggle around Lilly was a treat.
✔ Loved how protective Kane is of Lilly. I liked him and Dom making appearances in between.
✔ The touch of mystery and suspense did keep me hooked.
✔ Oh god this was one angsty and spicy read.



🤔What could have been better-

✔ Hmm I really don't know how to put it across.



📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lover
💕Forbidden Romance
💕Age Gap Romance


📈My Rating : 4/5

Thank you, Annie Charme, for a copy.
Profile Image for Lauren Curley.
536 reviews10 followers
October 19, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 5 Stars
🌶🌶🌶 - Spice Level

Shane and Lilly have known each other for a while as Shane is now Lilly's sister's ex-husband. Shane is 12 years older than Lilly, so she's always been hands off due to the age gap and husband of her sister, Fern. Lilly is trying to keep her head above water with her bills supporting her family home, her mother's Dementia care, and her addict brother. She's still studying to become a full-time nurse, so taking on being a cam girl for secondary income fit her schedule for evening work. Shane stumbles upon her feed when making an arrest as he's a local Sergent in the police force. When Shane signs on for the first time, he decides to use his computer skills and access to her network to shut down all subscribers to her feed. He makes a deal as a masked man to pay her directly what she could have earned with her subscribers. This starts the lie to protect her and have his own personal feed. Shane's been trying to deny his attraction and feelings for Lilly. Lilly has been crushing on Shane's since she was a child.

Thus begins a masked man persona, which Lilly mentioned in her first couple of live chats with him. She wanted a masked man to tie her down, give her the 🍆, and all the Os. Shane's steps up to this fantasy like a good little sta1ker. I really enjoyed this book and the steamy scenes, but you'll have to read this and the bonus epilogue to get all 3 peppers worth of spice.

⚠️Please read all trigger warnings ⚠️
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931 reviews30 followers
September 23, 2024
I absolutely devoured Pursuing Lilly by Annie Charm. Shane and Lilly were absolute FIRE!
I mean.....
Holy Hotness..... Don't worry about Lilly, Shane you and your mask can Pursue me any time! I will even throw on a sexy nurse costume for you... hehe..

This possessive and protective man was everything! The way he tried so hard to fight his feelings for the curvy Lilly, his ex-sister-in-law. Oh Shane! We all know he didn't stand a chance. Specially when he saw what she had started doing for extra money.
The chemistry between these two is undeniable and kindle melting.

Not only did we have some push and pull, tension, angst, spice and some unrequited love between Shane and Lilly we had some drama, a little suspense and a side of action.

Annie Charme... You absolutely stole my breath in one scene!!! You know the one...aahhhh....

I loved the inclusion of some of my favs from previous books.
And...
The ending between these two was pure perfection. I love their love.
Another absolute must read by Annie Charme

I'm just putting it out in the world (hint hint, hehe) maybe in the future we will see a certain sister and hot fire fighter book????
65 reviews
February 17, 2025


— 3.8/5—

This was a fun, sweet read! It’s definitely not my go-to romance subcategory, but I’m trying to read more outside my usual picks. The whole “ex-husband of my sister who watched me grow up” trope was definitely different. I didn’t love that aspect, but I still enjoyed the kinks.

Surprisingly, Asher was my favorite—I’d love to read his story! And I absolutely can’t wait for Fern to find the right one; I have a feeling her love story will be epic. Oddly enough, I found myself more interested in everyone except the FMC. It’s not that I didn’t like her—she was just a bit too sweet for my taste. The camcording sessions felt out of character for her, but I also kind of understood her motivations, even if it’s hard to explain?

Side note: I wasn’t a fan of the names they chose for their children. Overall, it was an enjoyable read, even if I was more invested in the side characters than the main couple.
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January 18, 2025
OMG, this was hot. I felt it slow to be begin but Annie certainly turned up the heat and kink in this book.
You have Shane and Lilly, both have known each other as Shane was married to Lilly’s sister Fern, now divorced. Shane has always looked out for Lilly and over the years his feelings developed into more than just the protective brother n law.
Lilly has always had a crush on Shane but knew it wouldn’t amount to anything.

Everything changes when Shane finds out Lilly does adult content online, he makes sure that no one else can see what he wants. The deception then begins, you have fantasies being played out, masked man and great sex.

This book has been my favourite and I love the confidence Lilly has, and how it grows throughout the story. I can’t wait to see who is next in this series. Would highly recommend this and the others in the sinful secrets series.
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October 4, 2024
Pursuing Lilly by - Annie Charme.

I am always down for a military book so when I read this blurb I was why not let’s give it a go. I was a little weary at first with the whole it was his ex- wife’s sister because gross I would never even think of looking at any of my brothers- in laws like that I mean eww they are my brothers gross. But i kept going. I guess taking that out of the equation it’s just another romance with a great guy who falls for this daring amazing woman Lilly. I loved how protective Shane was and how he put her first above everything. So would I read it again probably no but would I recommend yes because I’m definitely convinced this is definitely someone else’s type of story and they will definitely love it.
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807 reviews9 followers
June 8, 2025
Sarge ‘n’ Charge 😜🥵😜🥵

I absolutely ADORE this series and OMG Shane 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

So we saw Lily in Taming Violet and now this is her story 😜

Lily, a trainee nurse, working for a creep, needs to make some extra cash to help out her brother……….

Shane, Lilly’s ex brother in law, has started to see her in a different ‘light’ (pun intended 😜)………..

Lily is always there for her family, but how can she have ‘lust’ over her sister’s ex husband……….

Shane finds something that can help him be more ‘closer’ to Lily without getting too close…….but will she go for it???????

Sarge ‘n’ Charge is 🥵😮‍💨🥵😮‍💨🥵😮‍💨🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 and he knows how to use ‘package’ just fine 😜😜😜😜😜

A must read NOW!!!!!!!!!
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Author 9 books140 followers
September 18, 2024
Now, this one was absolutely fabulous and has me craving the rest of the series. We have the delicious Shane ex-army turned copy, and boy, is he tasty. Then we have his younger (yes, it's a yummy age gap) ex-sister-in-law (a little naughty naughty but so very nicey nicey) Lilly, who decides to turn to content creating (wink, wink) when she needs a little extra cash. What happens when our man finds out? Cue explosive fireworks involving a mask that I really need you to indulge in so you can drool as much as I did over this MC.
I'm definitely reading the others because the male side characters are delicious, too.
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224 reviews3 followers
September 21, 2024
I absolutely love Annie Charm’s books. I love that Lilly is a curvy girl and I have a real thing for masked men at the moment. Add to the fact that Shane is good guy and perfect for Lilly.
Annie manages to touch on some real sensitive subjects as well as plenty of spice that keeps you wanting more.
This book had me going through so many different emotions because of the realisticness of its subjects.
I didn’t want to put this book down.
I can’t wait to see who comes next. Hopefully Fern can get her HEA.
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1,032 reviews14 followers
October 8, 2024
This is a top notch 2024 read for me. I feel in love with the two main characters from this story from the very beginning. The story was extremely easy to follow you, you felt like you were right there with them the entire story and you were feeling their feelings in the moment. Lilly is a queen for all that she does for everyone and Shane just loves the girl with his whole heart but too scared to go over what he’s wanted for a long time. Their masked moments were extremely hot. The turning points in the book have you on the edge of your seat. Definitely check this book out.
3,160 reviews27 followers
October 13, 2024
I loved Pursuing Lilly: A Curvy Girl Age Gap Romance. Lilly is his ex sister-in-law and he shouldn’t want her but Shane does. He wants to make all of her fantasies come true. She has a lot of responsibilities and takes scare of everyone but who takes care of her? Shane would like to be the man that she needs but their situation is difficult. I loved the storyline and the characters. He wants to be her protector and take the burden from her shoulders. I would definitely recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,168 reviews6 followers
October 12, 2024
Lilly is a student nurse who has always wanted her sister’s ex-husband. Shane is now a cop having left the military who has been fighting his feelings for Lilly. He feels she is too young and off limits as he was previously married to her sister. However, Shane is driven to protect her and the feelings they have both been trying to resist become very real. A hot and steamy addition to this series.
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10.6k reviews28 followers
October 19, 2024
Shane and Lilly's journey of love is forbidden, filled with secrets, masks, steam, great banter, and so much more. I enjoyed this slow burn, steamy read and I loved the forbidden twist. This is a well written story that held my attention from the first page until the last. Pursuing Lilly is book three and my first book in The Sinful Secrets series. I look forward to reading the first two books. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
5,010 reviews27 followers
October 27, 2024
Lily takes care of everyone, she loves her family. It is starting to take its toll and she is desperate so she opens a cam girl account. Shane is her sister's ex and finds out about Lily's side hustle and is determined to intervene.

There is such chemistry between them but there is the issue that the family most likely will not approve. Will that be enough to hold them back?.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,887 reviews
January 1, 2025
This is an amazing story. I couldn't put it down. I loved every second of it. Lilly and Shane are amazing characters. I couldn't wait to see what happened next with them. Shane shouldn't want Lilly but he does. Lilly becomes a camgirl to help pay all her financial responsibilities. Shane makes sure that he is her only client. Will they be able to have a chance find happiness together?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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January 20, 2025
i didn’t think i could love shane and lilly more than kane and violet but charme once again proved me wrong! i wish i could talk about these two until the day i die. the whole relationship before the relationship had me swooning like this mf made sure nobody else could see her and locked all the other accounts!!! he is perfect in my eyes and im so sad to let them go. after this book it’s clear ive added another author to my favorites list
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7 reviews
November 7, 2025
the age thing

I really enjoyed the plot and the romance story between Shane and Lilly, but the fact that he kept bringing up how he’s known her since she was little girl… yeah, that gave me the ick. Every time. I had to pretend he just met her as an adult. Age gaps with adults don’t bother me, but age gaps where you knew them as a child… eww. Other than that, I enjoyed the story.
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13.2k reviews154 followers
October 6, 2024
This exciting story had me connecting with Shane and Lily. He is drawn to his little ex-sister-in-law and will do anything to keep the subs away even erasing their files. This story had me all caught up in it and glued to the pages.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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61 reviews
September 19, 2024
Best one yet!

This book is hands down my favourite book by Annie that I have read!! I love the slightly darker and spicier characters in this. Lilly is just the sweetest and Shane is the ultimate protector! Absolutely loved reading this ❤️
12k reviews75 followers
October 7, 2024
The author has given us a wonderful older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of Shane and Lilly. The story keeps us turning the pages with forbidden desires, secrets, obsession and steam.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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