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Sin City Desires
Hunter
In Vegas, desire is the name of the game, and I’ve built a career out of it. The stage, the lights, the crowd—I know exactly how to make people want what they can’t have.
It’s simple. It’s controlled. It’s a dance I’ve mastered.
Until Lainey.
I’ve known her since high school, long before Encore and the spotlight ever found me. She’s always been the quiet one, the kind-hearted girl with those damn puppy-dog eyes that make it impossible to say no. When she needs a place to stay, inviting her to crash at my apartment feels like the obvious choice.
What I didn’t expect was how much she’s changed.
The more time we spend together, the more I see the woman she’s becoming, and the harder it is to ignore the way she gets under my skin. Lainey isn’t just the sweet girl I remember anymore. She’s curious, brave, and slowly stepping into a confidence that makes it damn near impossible to keep my distance.
I’ve spent years knowing she’s off-limits.
But the longer she stays, the harder it becomes to remember why.
⸻
Lainey
Running to Las Vegas wasn’t part of the plan.
Neither was crashing in Hunter’s apartment while I try to figure out what comes next. Hunter has always been the complete opposite of me, confident where I’m cautious, fearless where I tend to hold back, and completely at home in a world I barely understand.
But somewhere between late-night conversations, stolen glances, and the way he keeps pushing me to be braver than I’ve ever been before, something between us begins to change.
The problem is, Hunter has always been the one person I was never supposed to fall for.
Las Vegas was supposed to be my fresh start.
I just didn’t expect it to start with him.
In Vegas, desire is the name of the game, and I’ve built a career out of it. The stage, the lights, the crowd—I know exactly how to make people want what they can’t have.
It’s simple. It’s controlled. It’s a dance I’ve mastered.
Until Lainey.
I’ve known her since high school, long before Encore and the spotlight ever found me. She’s always been the quiet one, the kind-hearted girl with those damn puppy-dog eyes that make it impossible to say no. When she needs a place to stay, inviting her to crash at my apartment feels like the obvious choice.
What I didn’t expect was how much she’s changed.
The more time we spend together, the more I see the woman she’s becoming, and the harder it is to ignore the way she gets under my skin. Lainey isn’t just the sweet girl I remember anymore. She’s curious, brave, and slowly stepping into a confidence that makes it damn near impossible to keep my distance.
I’ve spent years knowing she’s off-limits.
But the longer she stays, the harder it becomes to remember why.
⸻
Lainey
Running to Las Vegas wasn’t part of the plan.
Neither was crashing in Hunter’s apartment while I try to figure out what comes next. Hunter has always been the complete opposite of me, confident where I’m cautious, fearless where I tend to hold back, and completely at home in a world I barely understand.
But somewhere between late-night conversations, stolen glances, and the way he keeps pushing me to be braver than I’ve ever been before, something between us begins to change.
The problem is, Hunter has always been the one person I was never supposed to fall for.
Las Vegas was supposed to be my fresh start.
I just didn’t expect it to start with him.
183 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2025
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April 26, 2026
This was my first read from this author and I loved it! Forbidden love, plenty of tension between the main characters. I adored the humor and light-heartedness of the atmosphere at the club.
Hunter is a sexy stripper who loves his job and has a secret crush on his stepsister. He’s a fun personality with a love of his friends and comrades at work.
Lainey is a soft-hearted and shy soul who has trouble standing up for herself, but she’s loyal to a fault. Her stepbrother drives her crazy, in more ways than one.
When Lainey’s world implodes these two come together in a page-turning way. Social media plays a big part in this story, which is interesting to see unfold.
Get ready for a well written, well rounded story of forbidden love, and we can’t forget about the cat, Butterball, who is a supporting character in his own right! Looking forward to more from this author.
Hunter is a sexy stripper who loves his job and has a secret crush on his stepsister. He’s a fun personality with a love of his friends and comrades at work.
Lainey is a soft-hearted and shy soul who has trouble standing up for herself, but she’s loyal to a fault. Her stepbrother drives her crazy, in more ways than one.
When Lainey’s world implodes these two come together in a page-turning way. Social media plays a big part in this story, which is interesting to see unfold.
Get ready for a well written, well rounded story of forbidden love, and we can’t forget about the cat, Butterball, who is a supporting character in his own right! Looking forward to more from this author.
August 26, 2025
This story is bold, intoxicating, and completely unputdownable. It’s the kind of romance that burns hot while still digging into the emotions and vulnerabilities of its characters. The tension is deliciously forbidden, the chemistry electric, and the writing pulls you in.
There is a raw honesty in the narration, it’s unapologetic, daring, and brimming with temptation, yet it never loses the thread of heart running through it. You’ll find yourself torn between wanting to slow down and savor it, and racing ahead to see just how far the fire will go.
Forbidden romance done right.
There is a raw honesty in the narration, it’s unapologetic, daring, and brimming with temptation, yet it never loses the thread of heart running through it. You’ll find yourself torn between wanting to slow down and savor it, and racing ahead to see just how far the fire will go.
Forbidden romance done right.
March 4, 2025
This was such a cute quick read! Little taboo because of step siblings (which I love and am here for), tension the characters all so good. Lainey and Hunter will stick with me for awhile! And of course butterball! Spice is low but I didn’t mind. As a hard core dark romantic reader this was a nice little fluff in between!!
Thanks so much for such a fun book Callie! I can’t wait to see where the second takes us!
Thanks so much for such a fun book Callie! I can’t wait to see where the second takes us!
February 5, 2026
Steamy novels are not my usual read, but I have the system which allows me to read them and rate them. I ask myself - does the story work without spicy scenes?
Well, I have to tell you that the novella "Strip Tease" by Callie Meadows would have been even better. We have well-written characters with interesting back stories. I would love to explore that.
Can't wait to read next novels and short stories written by Callie Meadows.
Well, I have to tell you that the novella "Strip Tease" by Callie Meadows would have been even better. We have well-written characters with interesting back stories. I would love to explore that.
Can't wait to read next novels and short stories written by Callie Meadows.
March 10, 2025
I really enjoyed this book! It’s a very light read which is sometimes very refreshing! This book took me about 4 to 5 hours to read and you get to fall in love with Hunter and Lainey! Step siblings 🥵 one of my favorite troupes! Hunter is the stripper and Lainy the virgin love it! I give this book 🌶️🌶️ out of 5 for spice!
March 1, 2025
This was a fun, quick read! Lightly taboo, fun banter, great friendships, and a sweet romance. Low spice but a good amount of tension for a novella! I'll definitely be checking out more from this author and series!
November 13, 2025
This was so fun with a good amount of character development packed into so few pages. Can’t wait to read Leslie’s book!
3.5/5
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