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The Revenge Games #1
Revenge Era
This reputation won’t fix itself.
I’m tired of being the girl everyone talks about. The one every man leaves. I know that story all too well.
So when I catch my boyfriend of two years cheating with my tour manager, I shake it off and seek revenge—with his dad.
Ford Hall is gorgeous so you can’t blame me when I do something bad and convince him to kiss me on New Year's Eve. Or when I do it again in the daylight.
He may be completely off limits but I’m going to make him my lover.
Author’s Note: Revenge Era features fictional brunette bombshell Lake Paige and her ex-boyfriend’s dad Ford Hall with plenty of easters eggs, spice, and swoon to make your holiday bejeweled.
I’m tired of being the girl everyone talks about. The one every man leaves. I know that story all too well.
So when I catch my boyfriend of two years cheating with my tour manager, I shake it off and seek revenge—with his dad.
Ford Hall is gorgeous so you can’t blame me when I do something bad and convince him to kiss me on New Year's Eve. Or when I do it again in the daylight.
He may be completely off limits but I’m going to make him my lover.
Author’s Note: Revenge Era features fictional brunette bombshell Lake Paige and her ex-boyfriend’s dad Ford Hall with plenty of easters eggs, spice, and swoon to make your holiday bejeweled.
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Published January 1, 2025
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December 16, 2023
Ever wonder what it would be like if Taylor Swift fucked her ex-boyfriend's hot Dad/her record label boss? Here ya go.
Very spicy. Hot role play scenes. Growly, possessive hero. Dirty popstar. It has it all.
Very spicy. Hot role play scenes. Growly, possessive hero. Dirty popstar. It has it all.
January 1, 2024
4 STARS
What's a girl to do when she finds her boyfriend of two years cheating on her? Go with his smoking hot father, of course.
If you're looking for a fun and smutty novella with a delicious age gap and plenty of sizzle, you're welcome. Revenge Era is everything that it promises to be in the blurb. A famous singer at the height of her career, and es's dirty talking father. While I love a certain element of forbidden to be felt in my age gaps, this one didn't really have that. This is a lighter take on the age gap because we don't really focus on the age difference, nor much of the taboo of Ford being Lake's ex's father. The ex sort of fades in the background quickly, entirely forgettable. And while I usually like the angst of we want to but we shouldn't, I didn't mind the higher take on this here.
Ford and Lake have instant chemistry and Ford's dirty mouth only added to the appeal.
While it's a novella, it still had plenty of development and plot to hook you and feel entirely fulfilling. I would have loved to get a bit more backstory to Ford and spend more time in his head. I'd say this was more of an erotic romance novella because there's a hell of a steamy punch. At times almost too much so for my taste. But I loved the characters and I loved the chemistry, so while I did skim through some of the sex scenes, I still enjoyed it quite a lot. It was dirty, emotional, and with a fantastic cast of characters. If you're looking for something quick, dirty and satisfying, look no further.
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If I really want revenge, though, maybe I should just fuck his dad.”
What's a girl to do when she finds her boyfriend of two years cheating on her? Go with his smoking hot father, of course.
If you're looking for a fun and smutty novella with a delicious age gap and plenty of sizzle, you're welcome. Revenge Era is everything that it promises to be in the blurb. A famous singer at the height of her career, and es's dirty talking father. While I love a certain element of forbidden to be felt in my age gaps, this one didn't really have that. This is a lighter take on the age gap because we don't really focus on the age difference, nor much of the taboo of Ford being Lake's ex's father. The ex sort of fades in the background quickly, entirely forgettable. And while I usually like the angst of we want to but we shouldn't, I didn't mind the higher take on this here.
Ford and Lake have instant chemistry and Ford's dirty mouth only added to the appeal.
While it's a novella, it still had plenty of development and plot to hook you and feel entirely fulfilling. I would have loved to get a bit more backstory to Ford and spend more time in his head. I'd say this was more of an erotic romance novella because there's a hell of a steamy punch. At times almost too much so for my taste. But I loved the characters and I loved the chemistry, so while I did skim through some of the sex scenes, I still enjoyed it quite a lot. It was dirty, emotional, and with a fantastic cast of characters. If you're looking for something quick, dirty and satisfying, look no further.
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January 5, 2024
HOTTTTTTTTT HOT HOT cheating ex's dad who is like he never deserved or understood you, LET ME SHOW YOU HOW YOU DESERVE TO BE TREATEDDDDDD.
April 18, 2024
3.5 ⭐
Well, this was hoooot, and my rating is solely based on the smut. 🥵🤣
Story-wise, it gave me the ick in the beginning that she jumped too quickly to an arrangement with her ex-boyfriend's father. I thought it would take her at least a few weeks or months to do something about the breakup. But nope, only a few days after the drama, she was already doing her "revenge." But like I said, I like the smut, so I can overlook how things happened so fast.
As for the Taylor Swift references, why does this read feel like a fanfic? Idk, I love TS, but I don't want her in my fiction. That's too close to reality, and I need a separation from her and the romances I read. 🤷♀️
Anyway, ick aside, this was fun. There's just something about the ex's dad that makes the stories more controversial and fun. I liked that these two didn't give a crap about the consequences of their setup and that they've owned it. I also appreciated that Ford went after her when she left, because I would definitely despise it if it happened the other way around. Sorry, not sorry. He's the more mature in this situation, so he should know better. 💅
Overall, this was fun; there's nothing much really to the story, but I'm here for the sexy times, and this novella gave me all that and more. While this is a short and easy read, it is nonetheless enjoyable. 😊
Book info:
- Novella
- Ex-boyfriend's dad
- Age gap (20+)
- Producer x Popstar
- Steaaamy
- No virgins
- No cheating, OMD
- No real OWD, breakup
- HFN (engaged)
Well, this was hoooot, and my rating is solely based on the smut. 🥵🤣
Story-wise, it gave me the ick in the beginning that she jumped too quickly to an arrangement with her ex-boyfriend's father. I thought it would take her at least a few weeks or months to do something about the breakup. But nope, only a few days after the drama, she was already doing her "revenge." But like I said, I like the smut, so I can overlook how things happened so fast.
As for the Taylor Swift references, why does this read feel like a fanfic? Idk, I love TS, but I don't want her in my fiction. That's too close to reality, and I need a separation from her and the romances I read. 🤷♀️
Anyway, ick aside, this was fun. There's just something about the ex's dad that makes the stories more controversial and fun. I liked that these two didn't give a crap about the consequences of their setup and that they've owned it. I also appreciated that Ford went after her when she left, because I would definitely despise it if it happened the other way around. Sorry, not sorry. He's the more mature in this situation, so he should know better. 💅
Overall, this was fun; there's nothing much really to the story, but I'm here for the sexy times, and this novella gave me all that and more. While this is a short and easy read, it is nonetheless enjoyable. 😊
Book info:
- Novella
- Ex-boyfriend's dad
- Age gap (20+)
- Producer x Popstar
- Steaaamy
- No virgins
- No cheating, OMD
- No real OWD, breakup
- HFN (engaged)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 14, 2024
4.5/5⭐️
3.5/5🌶️
I’m not even really a Swiftie but I ate this book up lol. It was SO HOT. I really only have one thing to say… Daddy Ford was the star of the show👏🏼🥵🔥
Tropes:
- Ex Boyfriend’s Dad
- Age Gap (26 yrs)
- Popstar x Label Owner
- Billionaire Romance
- Forbidden Romance
3.5/5🌶️
I’m not even really a Swiftie but I ate this book up lol. It was SO HOT. I really only have one thing to say… Daddy Ford was the star of the show👏🏼🥵🔥
Tropes:
- Ex Boyfriend’s Dad
- Age Gap (26 yrs)
- Popstar x Label Owner
- Billionaire Romance
- Forbidden Romance
November 17, 2025
I was genuinely uncomfortable reading this one. Not because of the tropes or anything but because this is so obviously a Taylor Swift fanfic turned book it genuinely made me cringe more than once.
Things to note here are: I am a big fan of Taylor, and I follow (not super duper intently) her story and what is online about her. This book wasn't so much a homage as it was an almost copy of her life/lyrics with details changed I guess so she doesn't get sued/is labeled as fanfic.
A few things about Lake's treatment as a woman on spotlight are universal (media portrayal, the obsession with her dating life etc), but every chapter title is a song title from Taylor (and mind you a popular easy one) and you can easily spot lyric sentences in the middle of the chapters.
Sure Taylor Swift did not get cheated by her secretly gay ex-boyfriend (that's been publicized) and then went on to revenge affair his dad, but other than that it was like reading accounts of things that happened to TSwift for easy connection grab with a Taylor fan reader and it felt cheap, badly done and borderline exploitative.
"Lake" also had her songs stole by a previous label. She is also reported super nice to everyone who approaches her. No one bothers to look past into the shiny surface to the person beneath. She has a singer bff. Has iconic red lips. Has a "Red" album and reference to her life in her lyrics. "Revenge Era", the disco ball on the cover. I mean, christ on a cracker get a grip.
I mean it was just honest to goodness so embarrassing to read this. I have not read anything else by this author and after this I definitely won't. This was... bad. I cannot believe it was allowed to be published as an actual book. Even 50SOG had more changes from Twilight fanfic to be published.
And finally the "steam" on this was kind of boring, repetitive and not hot. I had read an actually really good smutty book before this and you know the vibe I got from this book is that everyone involved is having bad sex including the author.
This whole thing was just a big no.
Things to note here are: I am a big fan of Taylor, and I follow (not super duper intently) her story and what is online about her. This book wasn't so much a homage as it was an almost copy of her life/lyrics with details changed I guess so she doesn't get sued/is labeled as fanfic.
A few things about Lake's treatment as a woman on spotlight are universal (media portrayal, the obsession with her dating life etc), but every chapter title is a song title from Taylor (and mind you a popular easy one) and you can easily spot lyric sentences in the middle of the chapters.
Sure Taylor Swift did not get cheated by her secretly gay ex-boyfriend (that's been publicized) and then went on to revenge affair his dad, but other than that it was like reading accounts of things that happened to TSwift for easy connection grab with a Taylor fan reader and it felt cheap, badly done and borderline exploitative.
"Lake" also had her songs stole by a previous label. She is also reported super nice to everyone who approaches her. No one bothers to look past into the shiny surface to the person beneath. She has a singer bff. Has iconic red lips. Has a "Red" album and reference to her life in her lyrics. "Revenge Era", the disco ball on the cover. I mean, christ on a cracker get a grip.
I mean it was just honest to goodness so embarrassing to read this. I have not read anything else by this author and after this I definitely won't. This was... bad. I cannot believe it was allowed to be published as an actual book. Even 50SOG had more changes from Twilight fanfic to be published.
And finally the "steam" on this was kind of boring, repetitive and not hot. I had read an actually really good smutty book before this and you know the vibe I got from this book is that everyone involved is having bad sex including the author.
This whole thing was just a big no.
December 19, 2025
4.5⭐️
Okay, listen. This book was adorable. Like… I-want-to-squeeze-it-and-put-a-bow-on-it adorable. It was the perfect mix of sweet moments, witty banter that had me smiling like an idiot, and just the right amount of spice to make me kick my feet a little. Ok, maybe A LOT of spice 😅
The characters? Precious. The chemistry? Off the charts. The vibes? Immaculate.
Getting revenge on your cheating ex-boyfriend by sleeping with his older sexy dad?! Ummmmm… yes please!
Daddy Ford really did it for me 🫦
That man had a FILTHY mouth and was also so sweet and considerate! The way he walked around with hair ties around his wrist because she always forgets them? And this was before they got together 😭
And the imported Ice Cream and Serendipity movie?! Gahhhh why aren’t real men like this 🥲
For a novella, this completely took me by complete surprise! Loved it 🥰
Okay, listen. This book was adorable. Like… I-want-to-squeeze-it-and-put-a-bow-on-it adorable. It was the perfect mix of sweet moments, witty banter that had me smiling like an idiot, and just the right amount of spice to make me kick my feet a little. Ok, maybe A LOT of spice 😅
The characters? Precious. The chemistry? Off the charts. The vibes? Immaculate.
Getting revenge on your cheating ex-boyfriend by sleeping with his older sexy dad?! Ummmmm… yes please!
Daddy Ford really did it for me 🫦
That man had a FILTHY mouth and was also so sweet and considerate! The way he walked around with hair ties around his wrist because she always forgets them? And this was before they got together 😭
And the imported Ice Cream and Serendipity movie?! Gahhhh why aren’t real men like this 🥲
For a novella, this completely took me by complete surprise! Loved it 🥰
August 22, 2025
I went into Revenge Era for the drama and stayed for the chemistry. It’s messy, addictive, and I couldn’t stop reading.
December 18, 2023
The taylor swift references were waaaaay too much
December 30, 2023
3.5 stars. Revenge Era is a new holiday, KU novella and this one was fun. This is an age gap, revenge story with the heroine getting back at her cheating ex with his dad. And it’s full of allllll the Swift-isms!
Lake is a popular celeb pop star and finds her boyfriend cheating on her after her concert with her tour manager. Hurt and with her heart set on revenge, she sets her sights on her ex’s dad, who happens to be the owner of the record label she sings for.
This one moves quickly and delivers on everything you’d expect from the storyline. It is full of allllll the Swift-isms (the synopsis and blurb alone, the chapter titles, the references and nods throughout the entire story). It was just a fun time! He tries to help keep her out of the public eye, occupies her until her best friend arrives, they share a New Year’s Eve kiss, hot tub times, he treats her better than anyone she has dated before, pays attention to her fav movie and drink orders. Pretty cute and very steamy!
Lake is a popular celeb pop star and finds her boyfriend cheating on her after her concert with her tour manager. Hurt and with her heart set on revenge, she sets her sights on her ex’s dad, who happens to be the owner of the record label she sings for.
This one moves quickly and delivers on everything you’d expect from the storyline. It is full of allllll the Swift-isms (the synopsis and blurb alone, the chapter titles, the references and nods throughout the entire story). It was just a fun time! He tries to help keep her out of the public eye, occupies her until her best friend arrives, they share a New Year’s Eve kiss, hot tub times, he treats her better than anyone she has dated before, pays attention to her fav movie and drink orders. Pretty cute and very steamy!
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March 7, 2024There’s not really much of a plot, it’s just smut so I don’t rlly know how to rate this. I wasn’t in the mood to read something spicy at the time so I was kinda bored.
May 9, 2024
3 stars
this is.. taylor swift fanfiction. it belongs on a03
but like? it was good, well written taylor swift fanfiction?? so im not complaining. much. im complaining juuuuuust a little bit bc the references were a *little* bit much for me
i felt like i was back in 2014 reading harry styles fanfic again💀💀
this is.. taylor swift fanfiction. it belongs on a03
but like? it was good, well written taylor swift fanfiction?? so im not complaining. much. im complaining juuuuuust a little bit bc the references were a *little* bit much for me
i felt like i was back in 2014 reading harry styles fanfic again💀💀
January 18, 2024
That’s what I get for reading a book called revenge era
February 15, 2024
try not to cringe at the sheer number of taylor swift references: impossible challenge
February 12, 2024
3.5/5✨️
3.5-4🌶
Daddy Ford!!! Taylor Swift's inspired revenge!! It made my reputation heart so happy. This was just a fun, sweet, and spicy good time.
3.5-4🌶
Daddy Ford!!! Taylor Swift's inspired revenge!! It made my reputation heart so happy. This was just a fun, sweet, and spicy good time.
January 21, 2024
Spoilers ahead
I saw Lake and Ford in Mother Faker my first read by this author and thought I'd give their story a try.
Lake Paige is a famous singer always on the go, Paul is her boyfriend of 2 years. She walks in on him giving a blow job to her tour manager and makes a scene far from her usual good girl image.
Ford is the owner of the record company and Paul's father.
******
I thought with Paul pulling such a shit head move I'd be ok with Lake being involved with Ford and maybe it could've worked.....BUT
1) Way too many mentions of getting revenge on the son
2)Way too much sex in such a short space of time to convince this reader that this was anything but a revenge fuck
3) I believe that Ford would've liked to ask Lake out before she got with his son but although the author tried I absolutely do not believe that Lake wanted Ford before, found him attractive maybe but no way
4) Maybe if there'd been a break between the two relationships this might've worked, maybe if Lake and Paul were having problems and she'd shown signs of unhappiness or discontent with her relationship with Paul. Maybe if the book was longer......whole lotta maybes
This should've been a hot fling and maybe they reconnect after a couple months apart but as it stands this was a no for me
No cheating
h was in a relationship with the H's son for 2 years he cheated
H was married and divorced with grown kids
He's 47 I think I can't remember her age but his son is definitely around her age
Eh it just felt sleazy
I saw Lake and Ford in Mother Faker my first read by this author and thought I'd give their story a try.
Lake Paige is a famous singer always on the go, Paul is her boyfriend of 2 years. She walks in on him giving a blow job to her tour manager and makes a scene far from her usual good girl image.
Ford is the owner of the record company and Paul's father.
******
I thought with Paul pulling such a shit head move I'd be ok with Lake being involved with Ford and maybe it could've worked.....BUT
1) Way too many mentions of getting revenge on the son
2)Way too much sex in such a short space of time to convince this reader that this was anything but a revenge fuck
3) I believe that Ford would've liked to ask Lake out before she got with his son but although the author tried I absolutely do not believe that Lake wanted Ford before, found him attractive maybe but no way
4) Maybe if there'd been a break between the two relationships this might've worked, maybe if Lake and Paul were having problems and she'd shown signs of unhappiness or discontent with her relationship with Paul. Maybe if the book was longer......whole lotta maybes
This should've been a hot fling and maybe they reconnect after a couple months apart but as it stands this was a no for me
No cheating
h was in a relationship with the H's son for 2 years he cheated
H was married and divorced with grown kids
He's 47 I think I can't remember her age but his son is definitely around her age
Eh it just felt sleazy
December 11, 2023
This was so good I read this in one sitting, I could not put this book down. Lake and Ford are so freakin hot together, I loved everything about it. This is a billionaire, age gap, Ex boyfriend’s father, forbidden romance. I highly recommend this book.
I loved all the side characters especially the Langfield Brothers. This was the perfect start to The revenge games series and I can’t wait for the next book.
I loved all the side characters especially the Langfield Brothers. This was the perfect start to The revenge games series and I can’t wait for the next book.
February 15, 2024
✨𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠✨
5/5⭐️
I went into this blind haha
Lake has been dating Paul for two years. He is the son of Ford who owns the record label that Lake is signed with.
You can tell things are totally off when Paul gives Lake a scarf for Christmas that is part of a set but he gifts the hat to his dad🤦🏻♀️
After a show Lake ends up walking into a room and Paul is on his knees pleasing someone else!
She grabs the champagne, flips the bird, fires Clay and tells him he can keep Paul and walks out✌🏻
Ford comes to the rescue when he learns she is at a bar beyond tipsy and dancing but her actions are from his son….
He says some things that start to show his feelings……
The hot tub scene is🔥
I love how sweet he is.
I love that he has always wanted her.
I love that he proves to her that she hasn’t been with the “right” man yet until him.
I love that he takes the risk of messing up his reputation for her and doesn’t even think twice about it.
I love his big confession🥹
She thought it was just supposed to be a revenge fling but it was NEVER just a fling for him.
"𝘓𝘈𝘒𝘌 𝘍𝘜𝘊𝘒𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘖𝘞𝘕𝘚 𝘔𝘌, 𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘚𝘏𝘌 𝘐𝘚𝘕'𝘛 𝘍𝘖𝘙 𝘚𝘈𝘓𝘌."
5/5⭐️
I went into this blind haha
Lake has been dating Paul for two years. He is the son of Ford who owns the record label that Lake is signed with.
You can tell things are totally off when Paul gives Lake a scarf for Christmas that is part of a set but he gifts the hat to his dad🤦🏻♀️
After a show Lake ends up walking into a room and Paul is on his knees pleasing someone else!
She grabs the champagne, flips the bird, fires Clay and tells him he can keep Paul and walks out✌🏻
Ford comes to the rescue when he learns she is at a bar beyond tipsy and dancing but her actions are from his son….
He says some things that start to show his feelings……
The hot tub scene is🔥
I love how sweet he is.
I love that he has always wanted her.
I love that he proves to her that she hasn’t been with the “right” man yet until him.
I love that he takes the risk of messing up his reputation for her and doesn’t even think twice about it.
I love his big confession🥹
She thought it was just supposed to be a revenge fling but it was NEVER just a fling for him.
"𝘓𝘈𝘒𝘌 𝘍𝘜𝘊𝘒𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘖𝘞𝘕𝘚 𝘔𝘌, 𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘚𝘏𝘌 𝘐𝘚𝘕'𝘛 𝘍𝘖𝘙 𝘚𝘈𝘓𝘌."
December 28, 2023
Lake and Ford
This quick read was so cute. I'm not much into age gap romance, but I really liked this one. Ford is confident and tells Lake how he feels. There isn't any pining or angst. It's kind of refreshing. I think I'll check out the other books. There were a few characters mentioned that I believe have their own books.
This quick read was so cute. I'm not much into age gap romance, but I really liked this one. Ford is confident and tells Lake how he feels. There isn't any pining or angst. It's kind of refreshing. I think I'll check out the other books. There were a few characters mentioned that I believe have their own books.
June 7, 2024
read this book if you love
🔢 age gap (26 years)
😬 angst
🍿 celebrity
🍪cinnamon roll MMC
🥵 dirty talk
❌ ex boyfriend’s dad
😳 forbidden lovers
🧑🤝🧑 great side characters
👦 he falls first and hard
🧠 “it’s always been you”
😏 kinky
🌈 LGBT+ representation (even if he’s an asshole LOL)
🎸 musician
💞 mutual pining
🥰 nicknames
😜 jealous, possessive MMC
🙏 praise/degradation
🗡️ revenge
🏒 sports romance (hockey)
🌍 world building
💼 workplace romance
🔢 age gap (26 years)
😬 angst
🍿 celebrity
🍪cinnamon roll MMC
🥵 dirty talk
❌ ex boyfriend’s dad
😳 forbidden lovers
🧑🤝🧑 great side characters
👦 he falls first and hard
🧠 “it’s always been you”
😏 kinky
🌈 LGBT+ representation (even if he’s an asshole LOL)
🎸 musician
💞 mutual pining
🥰 nicknames
😜 jealous, possessive MMC
🙏 praise/degradation
🗡️ revenge
🏒 sports romance (hockey)
🌍 world building
💼 workplace romance
April 2, 2024
This is book is HOT. It’s all the things you want in a spicy romance. God bless Ford and Lake.
May 13, 2024
When she gets revenge on her cheating ex by dating his father>>>
Really enjoyed this one!
Really enjoyed this one!
December 18, 2023
dnf @ 47%
January 5, 2024
Holy hot chocolate ice cream, this whole book was insanely hot 🥵 Sebastian and Janine delivered with the audiobook. Omg it was so good. I need a cold shower now 🛀
October 30, 2025
The blurb said ‘ex’s dad,’ and I said, ‘say less.’😮💨
🎤 The Setup
When pop star Lake Paige catches her boyfriend cheating with her tour manager, she wants payback. And what better revenge than with his dad, Ford Hall — the dangerously charming owner of her record label?
What starts as spite turns into something real… and way too tempting to stop.
🎵 My Thoughts
A cute, steamy holiday novella that delivers exactly what it promises — playful, quick, and easy to devour in one sitting.
I listened to the audiobook performed in duet by Sebastian York & Janine Granda, and it was so good — the dual narration really added to the playful tone.
This was my first Brittanee Nicole book, and it’s a great intro. From what I gather, it ties into the Langfield Brothers world — Mother Faker (Beckett), Pucking Revenge (Brooks), A Major Puck Up (Gavin), and Hockey Boy (Aiden). I think that’s the right order? Either way, I’m intrigued.
🫧 The Vibe
It starts off strong, but once Ford and Lake give in to their attraction, the tension eases up. There’s not much drama — which can be refreshing — though I did crave a bit more emotional depth.
Ford’s confidence makes him magnetic, even if it softens the “forbidden” edge. Their chemistry? Effortless. I loved how he helps Lake shake her people-pleaser habits and actually enjoy herself.
💫 Overall
Not super deep, but that’s not what it’s trying to be. It’s fast, flirty, and satisfyingly spicy.
I’m a total sucker for the ex’s dad trope, and even without heavy taboo vibes, it worked. And now I’m hoping Brittanee Nicole gives us more of Ford and Lake down the line.
💋 Tropes / What to Expect
🎶 Ex-Boyfriend’s Dad
🔥 Age Gap (20+ years)
💼 Popstar × Label Owner
🚫 Low-Angst / Lightly Forbidden
🎤 The Setup
When pop star Lake Paige catches her boyfriend cheating with her tour manager, she wants payback. And what better revenge than with his dad, Ford Hall — the dangerously charming owner of her record label?
What starts as spite turns into something real… and way too tempting to stop.
🎵 My Thoughts
A cute, steamy holiday novella that delivers exactly what it promises — playful, quick, and easy to devour in one sitting.
I listened to the audiobook performed in duet by Sebastian York & Janine Granda, and it was so good — the dual narration really added to the playful tone.
This was my first Brittanee Nicole book, and it’s a great intro. From what I gather, it ties into the Langfield Brothers world — Mother Faker (Beckett), Pucking Revenge (Brooks), A Major Puck Up (Gavin), and Hockey Boy (Aiden). I think that’s the right order? Either way, I’m intrigued.
🫧 The Vibe
It starts off strong, but once Ford and Lake give in to their attraction, the tension eases up. There’s not much drama — which can be refreshing — though I did crave a bit more emotional depth.
Ford’s confidence makes him magnetic, even if it softens the “forbidden” edge. Their chemistry? Effortless. I loved how he helps Lake shake her people-pleaser habits and actually enjoy herself.
💫 Overall
Not super deep, but that’s not what it’s trying to be. It’s fast, flirty, and satisfyingly spicy.
I’m a total sucker for the ex’s dad trope, and even without heavy taboo vibes, it worked. And now I’m hoping Brittanee Nicole gives us more of Ford and Lake down the line.
💋 Tropes / What to Expect
🎶 Ex-Boyfriend’s Dad
🔥 Age Gap (20+ years)
💼 Popstar × Label Owner
🚫 Low-Angst / Lightly Forbidden
June 10, 2024
This was super cute! I liked all the subtle Taylor Swift references.
I loved the connection between the young, famous FMC, and the older, wealthy MMC. They are so sweet with one another.
The ending was a bit anticlimactic and felt kind of sudden. However, you see more of this main couple as side characters in the rest of the series, so you do get more of their story. It just seemed like the ending wasn’t as strong as the rest of the book.
But the bulk of the book was really good! I’m not big on age gap romances, but this didn’t really feel like that. They just felt like two people in love. He’s the owner of her record label, so it’s already ‘forbidden’-ish, so the age gap part wasn’t a big deal.
Overall a really good book.
I loved the connection between the young, famous FMC, and the older, wealthy MMC. They are so sweet with one another.
The ending was a bit anticlimactic and felt kind of sudden. However, you see more of this main couple as side characters in the rest of the series, so you do get more of their story. It just seemed like the ending wasn’t as strong as the rest of the book.
But the bulk of the book was really good! I’m not big on age gap romances, but this didn’t really feel like that. They just felt like two people in love. He’s the owner of her record label, so it’s already ‘forbidden’-ish, so the age gap part wasn’t a big deal.
Overall a really good book.
December 12, 2023
I seriously could not put this book down – I loved it so much! Lake and Ford are absolute perfection and everyone just needs to read this novella!
🤍 Age gap
🤍 Ex-boyfriends dad
🤍 Revenge
🤍 Forbidden romance
🤍 Popstar FMC
🤍 Record label owner MMC
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Angst level: 💔
When Lake finds her boyfriend, who she completely supports, on his knees for one of her staff, she immediately knows that she is done and wants revenge. So what better way than to bang your ex-boyfriends father? But what happens when your ex-boyfriends father is everything you have ever wanted?
What starts off as revenge for Ford and Lake, quickly turns into something more. I loved how spicy this book was, but I truly loved how genuine their feelings were for each other! You could definitely tell that their feelings had been buried for much longer than they were willing to admit.
But my favorite part of this book was Ford. He is the definition of DADDY. I loved how he utterly and completely supported Lake and was willing to do anything for her.
Special shoutout to the author for all of the Taylor Swift hints throughout this book for all of the Swifties.
Gah – I just loved this so much and want so much more of these two!
🤍 Age gap
🤍 Ex-boyfriends dad
🤍 Revenge
🤍 Forbidden romance
🤍 Popstar FMC
🤍 Record label owner MMC
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Angst level: 💔
When Lake finds her boyfriend, who she completely supports, on his knees for one of her staff, she immediately knows that she is done and wants revenge. So what better way than to bang your ex-boyfriends father? But what happens when your ex-boyfriends father is everything you have ever wanted?
What starts off as revenge for Ford and Lake, quickly turns into something more. I loved how spicy this book was, but I truly loved how genuine their feelings were for each other! You could definitely tell that their feelings had been buried for much longer than they were willing to admit.
But my favorite part of this book was Ford. He is the definition of DADDY. I loved how he utterly and completely supported Lake and was willing to do anything for her.
Special shoutout to the author for all of the Taylor Swift hints throughout this book for all of the Swifties.
Gah – I just loved this so much and want so much more of these two!
December 19, 2023
Spicyyyyyyy holiday novella! The epilogue 😮💨
March 14, 2024
read it in one sitting
March 19, 2024
This was actually pretty amusing
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