The Comeback

The Erotes Circle #3

by Chloe Slate

After the cliffhanger ending of The Startup, things pick right back up for Vi, Emma, and the whole Erotes Circle crew. Emma has a plan to merge technology and pleasure in ways never before seen, and Kim’s leadership skills are here to bring that vision to life.

Meanwhile, Vi has some plans that she is very nervous about, and she'll need more than a little help to get everything in place to make it perfect...

Genres: Romance, Queer, BDSM, Lesbian

227 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 3, 2025

About the author

Chloe Slate is an author of steamy sapphic romance stories and novels. She is deeply committed to write stories that are fun, edgy, over the top, and inclusive of people of the LGBTQ+ spectrum in all forms. A former music journalist and academic, Chloe lives in Indianapolis with her wife.

Reviews

[Lez_be_readin_ya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed having Emma narrate this book. She's a wonderful character and certainly my favourite.It was great to see how the characters interacted throughout the book, and It was nice seeing the previous characters again.

The book's content was primarily smut with little plot. The little plot that was there was easy to follow and flowed naturally from The Startup. However, this book primarily focused on the Smut element and the relationships involved.

That being said, I am looking forward to the next instalment in the series.

Star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.

[cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you know or have read anything by Chloe Slate then you know what you signed up for prior to reading this book, if you don't or if this is your first Chloe Slate book then be forewarned; Chloe Slate is a SAPPHIC SMUT WRITER and this one did not disappoint.

I might be biased, as I've loved Emma since the Mansion, but the Comeback is the best of this series. In this one we reconnect briefly with old friends (looks like there might be talk of a spin off in works 👏), we meet cute new friends, and stay connected with the lovely friends Vi and Em have made and kept along the way.

The spice IS OFF THE DAMN CHARTS, I'm talking 7 out 5 on the 🌶-o-meter and will include scenes with FULLY functional prosthetics, and wow I never thought I'd want one of those 💥

This book shows Emma in all her nerdy evil beautiful autism self which will melt your heart. No matter how "quirky" we are, we all deserve to find someone who gets us the way Vi gets Em ( and vice versa)

5⭐️ all around.
P.s thank you Chloe Slate

[Angelica Darby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever realize you didn’t read a series in order? Well I did, and now I have to go back and read book 2!
However, because I’ve read book 1 I already knew the characters and could pick up pretty easily on the storyline. I loved Nina (our newest character) and can’t wait to see if there’s any more story for her. She fit in super well with Em and Vi, and let’s hope there’s more of her!
Thank you to Chloe for the ARC!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so HOT! If you’re familiar with Chloe Slate’s work then you know what to expect: lots of super smutty spicy sex that is also heavy on safe, sane, and consensual BDSM. I loved the diverse rep of characters from autistic neurospicy to physically in a wheelchair. Muscle mommies, dommes, and bratty subs all feature in delicious ways. What really makes this a great book and not just great smut is the depth of characters and how there is a plot running through the whole thing that is believable and fascinating. Emma is our main star of the show and she spends the majority of the book working out the kinks (pun intended) of her new sex toy prototype. I loved her sweet and all encompassing relationship with Vi. The bond they share with other lovers Yara, Kim, Brenda, Wendy, Monica, Hinako, and Nina is beautiful. I totally did not expect that ending and I’m so here for it! It was chef’s kiss. I hope Chloe continues to write more about these characters.

[Isabelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

In The Comeback, we return to some of our favorite characters in this series, plus some new ones and a fun overlap with Re: Stacks!

The story and characters are so full of love, sexiness, fun, representation across the board, backed with a genuine story that’s been fun to follow for three books. Chloe Slate’s stories are always a joy to read (both in my brain, and well… other places too).

I hope this is not the final book in this series as I loved Nina’s character and would love to see more of her, especially with the full group!

And the ending, oh my, my heart! ❤️🥹

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emma is such a great character and I have loved reading about her in every way. This is a very spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️ book so be forewarned prior to reading, Chloe Slate takes you through a journey throughout this whole series and gives you a complete story each and every time with each character.
I would have to say Emma and Vi are my favourite of all of the characters. Their dynamic between the two is outstanding and Emma’s inner monologue is so good.
Hoping that Chloe continues to write as she is such a fantastic writer, thank you.

[Michelle Haskell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Another great part of The Erotes Circle series!
I love Emma and Vi so much. Nina was a great character addition as well.
I always love reading Emma’s inner monologue and her thought processes as I am also an autistic queer polyamorous person and relate to her so much.
Absolutely loved it!

I received this book as an ARC.

[Christina Burdick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful addition to this series,Emma is such a well written character. Glad to see an author do such a great job with a neurodiverse character. Well worth multiple reads.

[Chastian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arc reader review
4/5 ⭐️
10/5 🌶️

I love Chloe and the Erotes circle!
The only thing I have to say is I wish we would have gotten more of Monica and her wife! And more of Kim!!

[Nim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. It was great to see things through Emma’s eyes, and her thought process. Spice is fantastic as always.

ARC review.

[Ian Sellers · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh.

[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

The continuation of Vi and Emma's story is as spicy as the rest and feels in line with the vibe of their series. Kink heavy as always. 🌶