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Don't Make Me Beg
She was my best friend… Until she ruined my life.
I’ve spent the last eight years patiently plotting my revenge.
Now she’s back in town, and so desperate she’s willing to do anything…
Even if it means marrying the person who hates her the most.
Scout Sinclair is the town princess, the quintessential good girl in every sense of the word, who’s never broken a rule in her life.
And I’m the tattooed, bad boy with a criminal history. Some may even call me a screw-up, not that I care. Life’s easier when no one expects much from you.
There was a time when I’d have done anything for her… even taking the fall for a crime I didn’t commit…
And what did that get me?
Three years in prison, while she walked away with her spotless good-girl reputation intact.
I’ve been waiting for a chance to ruin her life the same way she ruined mine.
And now she’s back in town, desperate for my help… so desperate that she even agreed to marry me.
Everything was going according to plan until I realized one epic oversight.
Maybe love and hate are closer emotions than I thought?
Suddenly, I’m remembering why I was so quick to protect her before.
I’m afraid I just may be falling in love with my wife… again.
I’ve spent the last eight years patiently plotting my revenge.
Now she’s back in town, and so desperate she’s willing to do anything…
Even if it means marrying the person who hates her the most.
Scout Sinclair is the town princess, the quintessential good girl in every sense of the word, who’s never broken a rule in her life.
And I’m the tattooed, bad boy with a criminal history. Some may even call me a screw-up, not that I care. Life’s easier when no one expects much from you.
There was a time when I’d have done anything for her… even taking the fall for a crime I didn’t commit…
And what did that get me?
Three years in prison, while she walked away with her spotless good-girl reputation intact.
I’ve been waiting for a chance to ruin her life the same way she ruined mine.
And now she’s back in town, desperate for my help… so desperate that she even agreed to marry me.
Everything was going according to plan until I realized one epic oversight.
Maybe love and hate are closer emotions than I thought?
Suddenly, I’m remembering why I was so quick to protect her before.
I’m afraid I just may be falling in love with my wife… again.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2025
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About the author
Jeré Anthony
6 books336 followersJeré Anthony (pronounced like hooray with a J) writes steamy, swoony, and hilarious romantic comedies with depth.
She is a mental health advocate, a lifelong anxiety warrior, and is ADHD AF. Her quirks bleed out into her stories making for an exciting group of characters. Because of her undiagnosed ADHD, growing up she always felt different from everyone around her. Now she strives to create stories that give readers an escape from reality while also helping them feel seen.
She loves a strong cup of coffee and thinks beer + buffalo wings are a delicacy that is unmatched.
Jeré currently lives in NW Arkansas with her husband, three children, dog, and two cats. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, driving her kids all over for travel soccer games, watching cat videos on her phone, or trying to convince her husband to go on another family adventure somewhere new.
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WEBSITE: JereAnthony.com
She is a mental health advocate, a lifelong anxiety warrior, and is ADHD AF. Her quirks bleed out into her stories making for an exciting group of characters. Because of her undiagnosed ADHD, growing up she always felt different from everyone around her. Now she strives to create stories that give readers an escape from reality while also helping them feel seen.
She loves a strong cup of coffee and thinks beer + buffalo wings are a delicacy that is unmatched.
Jeré currently lives in NW Arkansas with her husband, three children, dog, and two cats. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, driving her kids all over for travel soccer games, watching cat videos on her phone, or trying to convince her husband to go on another family adventure somewhere new.
Connect with Jeré:
NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/87e346b13331/jere-...
INSTAGRAM: @author_jere_anthony
TIKTOK: @author_jere_anthony
WEBSITE: JereAnthony.com
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September 4, 2025
✨ARC Review✨
Don’t Make Me Beg
By: Jere Anthony
“Don’t get it twisted, princess. I never claimed to be romantic. This is purely a revenge plan and nothing more. Got it?”
“It’s a cruel joke that my childhood best friend, the woman I’ve been in love with since I was twelve, would not only betray me after I went to prison for her, but also turn out to be the perfect counterpart to my darkest sexual desires. Out of all the women in the world, did I really have to find my match in my fake wife?”
“To be hated by Luka feels like being worshipped, like I’m the sun he revolves around. The gravity that keeps his feet anchored in reality. He sees me. Really sees me. When no one else has even given me a second look.”
Scout and Luka have so much history between them, being friends growing up. But after Scout comes back to town, we learn that friendship no longer exists. But even though Luka hates Scout now and is out for revenge he can’t help but be there to save her. I love the small town of Ashford Falls and Luka’s crazy family! And them all taking Scout in when her parents are so awful is so heart wrenching! Scout learns to find herself and her confidence thanks to Luka.
Tropes:
Marriage of Convenience
Found Family
Good Girl x Bad Boy
Childhood Friends to Enemies to Lovers
Spice starts at: 28%🔥
Spice: 3/4🌶️
Stars: 4/5⭐️
Available on Kindle Unlimited September 18th
Don’t Make Me Beg
By: Jere Anthony
“Don’t get it twisted, princess. I never claimed to be romantic. This is purely a revenge plan and nothing more. Got it?”
“It’s a cruel joke that my childhood best friend, the woman I’ve been in love with since I was twelve, would not only betray me after I went to prison for her, but also turn out to be the perfect counterpart to my darkest sexual desires. Out of all the women in the world, did I really have to find my match in my fake wife?”
“To be hated by Luka feels like being worshipped, like I’m the sun he revolves around. The gravity that keeps his feet anchored in reality. He sees me. Really sees me. When no one else has even given me a second look.”
Scout and Luka have so much history between them, being friends growing up. But after Scout comes back to town, we learn that friendship no longer exists. But even though Luka hates Scout now and is out for revenge he can’t help but be there to save her. I love the small town of Ashford Falls and Luka’s crazy family! And them all taking Scout in when her parents are so awful is so heart wrenching! Scout learns to find herself and her confidence thanks to Luka.
Tropes:
Marriage of Convenience
Found Family
Good Girl x Bad Boy
Childhood Friends to Enemies to Lovers
Spice starts at: 28%🔥
Spice: 3/4🌶️
Stars: 4/5⭐️
Available on Kindle Unlimited September 18th
September 4, 2025
ARC Reader Review. 3.5/5 Stars
The plot was a bit meh and had some serious plot holes, but I still enjoyed it. Scout working through her purity culture trauma and learning to embrace her sexuality was realistic enough but the scene of her losing her virginity wasn’t and kind of took me out of the moment. Seems pretty unlikely to me that it would’ve been that painful/she’d bleed that much after all the foreplay and fingering they’d done. Minus 1.5 stars for that and because Luka is basically a copy/paste of Tony Stark and I’m still trying to figure out how he’s turned an old Victorian house into a cross between Stark Tower and the SmartHouse from that Disney movie but also has a huge playroom. Also was confused about how Luka comes from the family he does where it appears money is no object but somehow no one got him a good enough lawyer to prevent him from being sent to prison at 18?
Overall an enjoyable read. A good story for someone who wants a lighter Dom/Sub type plot and isn’t looking for something super deep.
The plot was a bit meh and had some serious plot holes, but I still enjoyed it. Scout working through her purity culture trauma and learning to embrace her sexuality was realistic enough but the scene of her losing her virginity wasn’t and kind of took me out of the moment. Seems pretty unlikely to me that it would’ve been that painful/she’d bleed that much after all the foreplay and fingering they’d done. Minus 1.5 stars for that and because Luka is basically a copy/paste of Tony Stark and I’m still trying to figure out how he’s turned an old Victorian house into a cross between Stark Tower and the SmartHouse from that Disney movie but also has a huge playroom. Also was confused about how Luka comes from the family he does where it appears money is no object but somehow no one got him a good enough lawyer to prevent him from being sent to prison at 18?
Overall an enjoyable read. A good story for someone who wants a lighter Dom/Sub type plot and isn’t looking for something super deep.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 12, 2025
I liked the “revenge” aspect between childhood friends. Unfortunately, there really wasn’t much of it. I did skimmed after the 60% mark as I lost interest once they’re “together”.
September 4, 2025
Forced proximity, fake marriage AND friends to enemies to lovers? I‘m sat. Seated.
Also? We love a good spice and an mmc with tattoos and a motorcycle.
The book was great. I loved it.
I loved Scout and Luka together and as an individual. Their character development was top notch and well considered. They worked great together. The comfort and communication between these two? Yes, yes, yes.
It was fun to get to know / reconnect with them, their families, the town. (Even though there were times where I got confused about who is who in this town again.)
Their story catched me right from the beginning and my excitement lasted all the way through the book except for a small part in the middle.
I also would’ve liked the well… actual fake marriage to be addressed again at the end.
Jeré‘s writing style is really easy to unterstand. It’s exiting and gripping, which made the book a page turner. I got butterflies myself and was kicking my feet while reading.
Thank you so much for the ARC!
Also? We love a good spice and an mmc with tattoos and a motorcycle.
The book was great. I loved it.
I loved Scout and Luka together and as an individual. Their character development was top notch and well considered. They worked great together. The comfort and communication between these two? Yes, yes, yes.
It was fun to get to know / reconnect with them, their families, the town. (Even though there were times where I got confused about who is who in this town again.)
Their story catched me right from the beginning and my excitement lasted all the way through the book except for a small part in the middle.
I also would’ve liked the well… actual fake marriage to be addressed again at the end.
Jeré‘s writing style is really easy to unterstand. It’s exiting and gripping, which made the book a page turner. I got butterflies myself and was kicking my feet while reading.
Thank you so much for the ARC!
October 5, 2025
Luka = SWOON
Childhood friends to enemies to fake marriage to lovers
I’m obsessed!
The LOKI AI assistant was weird AF but generally funny
The kink was a good amount - it alluded to a lot more than there actually was. But it was almost like a sneak peek into a more kinky life that Luka led. He was after all just easing Scout into it so it makes sense
I loved that he called her Girl Scout 🥺
I’m glad scout eventually got herself a backbone and stood up for herself against her parents. Sure it took a giant reality check but at the end of the day she’s herself and most of that is thanks to Luka
Childhood friends to enemies to fake marriage to lovers
I’m obsessed!
The LOKI AI assistant was weird AF but generally funny
The kink was a good amount - it alluded to a lot more than there actually was. But it was almost like a sneak peek into a more kinky life that Luka led. He was after all just easing Scout into it so it makes sense
I loved that he called her Girl Scout 🥺
I’m glad scout eventually got herself a backbone and stood up for herself against her parents. Sure it took a giant reality check but at the end of the day she’s herself and most of that is thanks to Luka
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September 10, 2025
Thank you, Jeré Anthony, for the advanced copy!
Rating: 3.5 stars (rounded up)
I received this book for an honest review. I had fun with this book, but it was not my favorite. I think it was dragged out a little too long at points, but overall I enjoyed the story. I feel like the conflict was easily forgiven, I mean, the man went to jail... and it wasn't addressed for about half the story, I felt like, and then it was just brushed under the rug. AND PEOPLE KNEW IT WASN'T HIM WHO DID IT AND STILL TREATED HIM LIKE GARBAGE. I think this was my biggest problem with the whole book. I did enjoy the book and will continue the series if it continues. Please continue with all the brothers <3
Rating: 3.5 stars (rounded up)
I received this book for an honest review. I had fun with this book, but it was not my favorite. I think it was dragged out a little too long at points, but overall I enjoyed the story. I feel like the conflict was easily forgiven, I mean, the man went to jail... and it wasn't addressed for about half the story, I felt like, and then it was just brushed under the rug. AND PEOPLE KNEW IT WASN'T HIM WHO DID IT AND STILL TREATED HIM LIKE GARBAGE. I think this was my biggest problem with the whole book. I did enjoy the book and will continue the series if it continues. Please continue with all the brothers <3
September 19, 2025
*Fans self*
I fell in love with Don't Call Me Daddy when I stumbled upon it earlier this year and was so excited to receive an ARC of Don't Make Me Beg! It did NOT disappoint!
Scout has a tough relationship with her parents and the way she felt about herself and her purpose hit close to home. It's beautiful to see an author touch on subjects that apply to real world issues and not always have/come from a situation that's sunshine and rainbows.
It was also nice to see time jumps within the book and characters not immediately react to something that happened. There are some parts that skip over a few days or a week and it's almost like it allows the characters to grow and not always be a quick 'fall in love in a week' romance.
Let's not forget about the STEAM! The tension between these two is SO good and the spice is a perfect blend of slow burn and kink exploration.
If you love a small town romance with spice, found family, and a good girl x bad boy HEA then this book is for you!
I fell in love with Don't Call Me Daddy when I stumbled upon it earlier this year and was so excited to receive an ARC of Don't Make Me Beg! It did NOT disappoint!
Scout has a tough relationship with her parents and the way she felt about herself and her purpose hit close to home. It's beautiful to see an author touch on subjects that apply to real world issues and not always have/come from a situation that's sunshine and rainbows.
It was also nice to see time jumps within the book and characters not immediately react to something that happened. There are some parts that skip over a few days or a week and it's almost like it allows the characters to grow and not always be a quick 'fall in love in a week' romance.
Let's not forget about the STEAM! The tension between these two is SO good and the spice is a perfect blend of slow burn and kink exploration.
If you love a small town romance with spice, found family, and a good girl x bad boy HEA then this book is for you!
September 18, 2025
After reading Don't Call Me Daddy I knew I would be obsessed with the Kingsley Brothers and the beautiful mountain town of Ashford Falls. This author has jumped to the top of my must read list. I received an ARC of Don't Make Me Beg with no expectations of a review, but truly loved every second of reading this book, and I already need the third one! The author does a fantastic job of refreshing the same old tropes so it feels like I'm reading them for the first time if that makes sense. You can't help but cheer for Luca and Scout throughout the whole story. I really can't wait for the third book! I need the next Kingsley brother!
September 26, 2025
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
They were best friends… until he took the fall for her and changed the course of his life as he knew it. That history brews a storm of enemies-to-lovers with a sprinkle of second chance, because they didn’t get the start they should’ve. Throw in a tattooed biker with a kinkier side and a marriage of convenience? Yes please.
Scout and Luka have so much history. They grew up together, but after Scout comes back to town, we find out that friendship is long gone. Luka hates her now (I mean, kinda), out for revenge, yet he can’t stop himself from saving her. Weeeeeak for this man, tbh. I love the small town of Ashford Falls and the found family built into these brothers.
Luka and Scout grew separately, but together they bring incredible communication while working through all the bad blood. Both wear images the town assumes of them (the bad boy criminal, the good girl next door) but privately, they show each other their real, raw sides.
I LOVED Don’t Call Me Daddy, couldn’t put it down, and Don’t Make Me Beg was exactly the same. There’s something about this author’s writing that’s just so easy to devour. It draws you in fast and doesn’t let go. Like before, this one had me DYING with the tension, the banter, and the kinky, spicy heat. I can't wait read about the next brother!!
They were best friends… until he took the fall for her and changed the course of his life as he knew it. That history brews a storm of enemies-to-lovers with a sprinkle of second chance, because they didn’t get the start they should’ve. Throw in a tattooed biker with a kinkier side and a marriage of convenience? Yes please.
“It's like we're just two halves of a broken spirit, finally finding our missing counterpart...”
Scout and Luka have so much history. They grew up together, but after Scout comes back to town, we find out that friendship is long gone. Luka hates her now (I mean, kinda), out for revenge, yet he can’t stop himself from saving her. Weeeeeak for this man, tbh. I love the small town of Ashford Falls and the found family built into these brothers.
“I knew I'd pick rainy days over sunshine, watch nothing but scary movies for the rest of my life—just to see her smile.”
Luka and Scout grew separately, but together they bring incredible communication while working through all the bad blood. Both wear images the town assumes of them (the bad boy criminal, the good girl next door) but privately, they show each other their real, raw sides.
“You aren't broken, and there is nothing wrong with you.”
“I feel pretty fucking broken.”
I LOVED Don’t Call Me Daddy, couldn’t put it down, and Don’t Make Me Beg was exactly the same. There’s something about this author’s writing that’s just so easy to devour. It draws you in fast and doesn’t let go. Like before, this one had me DYING with the tension, the banter, and the kinky, spicy heat. I can't wait read about the next brother!!
September 18, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.8
🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨ARC Review✨
I loved returning to Ashford Falls — and dare I say it? I may have enjoyed this book even more than the first in the series, Don’t Call Me Daddy! The 90s kid in me was living for the nostalgia, especially with the SmartHouse vibes and the character L.O.K.I. Let’s be honest — the AI house totally stole the show!
What really hooked me, though, was the mix of childhood backstory, missed chances, and that delicious back-and-forth tension between Scout and Luka. Luka is the full package: loyal to a fault (even when people don’t deserve it), a smart tech nerd with a bad boy edge, a hilarious, lovable family… and he rides a motorcycle? SWOON.
Scout’s situation with her family felt heartbreakingly real. While I haven’t experienced it personally, my jaw was on the floor at how cruel they were — and knowing that people really do go through that made it hit even harder. Watching her rise from that and get her moment? So satisfying. I’m always here for a good public “stick it to them” moment!
Now I’m just sitting here asking… is book 3 out yet?! Because I am not ready to leave the Kingsley family or quirky Ashford Falls behind
🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨ARC Review✨
I loved returning to Ashford Falls — and dare I say it? I may have enjoyed this book even more than the first in the series, Don’t Call Me Daddy! The 90s kid in me was living for the nostalgia, especially with the SmartHouse vibes and the character L.O.K.I. Let’s be honest — the AI house totally stole the show!
What really hooked me, though, was the mix of childhood backstory, missed chances, and that delicious back-and-forth tension between Scout and Luka. Luka is the full package: loyal to a fault (even when people don’t deserve it), a smart tech nerd with a bad boy edge, a hilarious, lovable family… and he rides a motorcycle? SWOON.
Scout’s situation with her family felt heartbreakingly real. While I haven’t experienced it personally, my jaw was on the floor at how cruel they were — and knowing that people really do go through that made it hit even harder. Watching her rise from that and get her moment? So satisfying. I’m always here for a good public “stick it to them” moment!
Now I’m just sitting here asking… is book 3 out yet?! Because I am not ready to leave the Kingsley family or quirky Ashford Falls behind
September 19, 2025
helllllllllooooooooo luka 👀😈
mr. ima ruin you then take extra good care of you after??
mr. let me braid your hair real quick before i absolutely make a mess of you?
mr. “if i don’t get my cock inside you, i think i might die”?
is he my favorite kingsley brother?! i think so.
marriage of convenience, second chance, and KINKY??
YES PLS
mr. ima ruin you then take extra good care of you after??
mr. let me braid your hair real quick before i absolutely make a mess of you?
mr. “if i don’t get my cock inside you, i think i might die”?
is he my favorite kingsley brother?! i think so.
marriage of convenience, second chance, and KINKY??
YES PLS
September 19, 2025
2.5⭐️ DNF 66%
October 30, 2025
Gah I absolutely love this small, quirky town that the author has built! It’s filled with fun Gilmore Girls-like characters and lots of charm! “Don’t Call Me Daddy” was one of my favorite books earlier this year so I was so stoked when I saw the author was releasing another book connected to it so quickly!
Tropes: small town, friends to hate to lovers, reconnecting, good girl x “bad” boy, misunderstood mmc, billionaire family, toxic family, fmc with no place to go, marriage of convenience, he fell first, possessive & protective, kink exploration
Thoughts:
You don’t need to read DCMD (but you should cause it’s perfect) to read “Don’t Make Me Beg” — the author does a good job reintroducing the town’s fun characters in a way that gets new readers established but doesn’t bore those who have read the first book.
Luka and Scout have a best friends to hate to lovers romance—though the hate is one-side from Luka due to having his heart and trust broken. And tbh, did he ever really hate her or was he more so just depressed from losing her for those years?
I loved how protective and possessive Luka was of Scout even when he was still in his hating/revenge mood. Like he couldn’t stop looking out for her. And the way he helped her heal and grow from the emotional trauma/abuse she dealt with from her parents was absolutely precious. The dropping the wine scene made me so emotional!
As for Scout? I love her and desperately want to hug her! I’m so happy she has such a supportive group in Luka’s family to help offset the shitty parents she has. And I absolutely loved her growth to gaining more confidence and diving back into what makes her passionate.
And then beyond the sweetness, Luka and Scout were just hot af as well! Luka helping Scout discover her sexuality and getting her to explore what turns her on was perfect! I loved how the pain and degradation kink was mixed!
Overall, this is definitely a series I’m eager to continue and will definitely keep recommending! If you like romcom mixed with spice and drops of emotion, this is a must read!
Thank you to the author for the eARC! Review is my honest opinion.
Tropes: small town, friends to hate to lovers, reconnecting, good girl x “bad” boy, misunderstood mmc, billionaire family, toxic family, fmc with no place to go, marriage of convenience, he fell first, possessive & protective, kink exploration
Thoughts:
You don’t need to read DCMD (but you should cause it’s perfect) to read “Don’t Make Me Beg” — the author does a good job reintroducing the town’s fun characters in a way that gets new readers established but doesn’t bore those who have read the first book.
Luka and Scout have a best friends to hate to lovers romance—though the hate is one-side from Luka due to having his heart and trust broken. And tbh, did he ever really hate her or was he more so just depressed from losing her for those years?
I loved how protective and possessive Luka was of Scout even when he was still in his hating/revenge mood. Like he couldn’t stop looking out for her. And the way he helped her heal and grow from the emotional trauma/abuse she dealt with from her parents was absolutely precious. The dropping the wine scene made me so emotional!
As for Scout? I love her and desperately want to hug her! I’m so happy she has such a supportive group in Luka’s family to help offset the shitty parents she has. And I absolutely loved her growth to gaining more confidence and diving back into what makes her passionate.
And then beyond the sweetness, Luka and Scout were just hot af as well! Luka helping Scout discover her sexuality and getting her to explore what turns her on was perfect! I loved how the pain and degradation kink was mixed!
Overall, this is definitely a series I’m eager to continue and will definitely keep recommending! If you like romcom mixed with spice and drops of emotion, this is a must read!
Thank you to the author for the eARC! Review is my honest opinion.
September 29, 2025
This was an ARC I recieved, which I'm so gratefull for! I tried to finish it before the release but you know how life just happens sometimes...
Anyways I thought the chemistry and backstory about these too was so well thought out and fitting for the characters 💖 I liked how the finding your true self was intertwined in this love story.
Why not 5 stars?? The dirty talk was sometimes to much for me, which is simply personal preference😄 so I would still recommend!
Anyways I thought the chemistry and backstory about these too was so well thought out and fitting for the characters 💖 I liked how the finding your true self was intertwined in this love story.
Why not 5 stars?? The dirty talk was sometimes to much for me, which is simply personal preference😄 so I would still recommend!
September 29, 2025
Honestly, I was so excited for this book! I loved the first in the series but this one just wasn’t it for me. I had a hard time with both the FMC and MMC. Also, I couldn’t with the LOKI.
September 15, 2025
Thank you so much Jeré Anthony for the ARC of Don’t Make Me Beg!
This was such an easy read! This had tension, humor, banter, spice, teasing, heart, and romance! I truly had a wonderful time with this book.
This was my first introduction to Jeré Anthony as an author and I absolutely loved it!
It’s been a while since I instantly connected with a character on the level I did with Scout. I saw myself in her in a lot of ways and I felt so bad for her experiences with her family. The good girl who never would reach the expectations set by her parents. It felt like the warmest and biggest hug when she learned her value and saw herself in a different light. Much thanks to Luka.
“Don’t get it twisted, princess. This isn’t noble. My reasons are selfish as hell. I only offered to marry you because I knew I could use it against you and your family.”
Luka was brutal, tough and so mean to her! It hurt my heart, but the way he was mean, wasn’t hurtful to Scout. This will make sense when you read this book! I loved their dynamic so much. I loved the glimpse we got from them as teenagers and how their relationship was as adults. Luka was hurt by the events leading him to end up in prison. He was also a smart man with a huge heart. I love med how him stepping up and helping Scout slowly healed his hurt and hatred for her. They truly were soulmates.
“His hands come up around me, cradling me in a tight hug that feels like home.”
The childhood friends to enemies to lovers was perfectly executed! I had the best time! The forced proximity, the marriage of convenience! Oof! It’s all so good! The cherry on top of the cake was Luka being the anti hero but slowly turned into the knight in shining amour- with a filthy mouth and tattoos! He’s adorable and a golden retriever at heart!
Scout and Luka had so much history together and as much as their journey was rocky and painful, it was so healing. How they still, despite their issues and Luka hating Scout- allegedly, they found their way back to each other.
This was so beautiful, heartbreaking, spicy, cozy, heartwarming and a great reading experience! Cannot recommend this enough!
This was such an easy read! This had tension, humor, banter, spice, teasing, heart, and romance! I truly had a wonderful time with this book.
This was my first introduction to Jeré Anthony as an author and I absolutely loved it!
It’s been a while since I instantly connected with a character on the level I did with Scout. I saw myself in her in a lot of ways and I felt so bad for her experiences with her family. The good girl who never would reach the expectations set by her parents. It felt like the warmest and biggest hug when she learned her value and saw herself in a different light. Much thanks to Luka.
“Don’t get it twisted, princess. This isn’t noble. My reasons are selfish as hell. I only offered to marry you because I knew I could use it against you and your family.”
Luka was brutal, tough and so mean to her! It hurt my heart, but the way he was mean, wasn’t hurtful to Scout. This will make sense when you read this book! I loved their dynamic so much. I loved the glimpse we got from them as teenagers and how their relationship was as adults. Luka was hurt by the events leading him to end up in prison. He was also a smart man with a huge heart. I love med how him stepping up and helping Scout slowly healed his hurt and hatred for her. They truly were soulmates.
“His hands come up around me, cradling me in a tight hug that feels like home.”
The childhood friends to enemies to lovers was perfectly executed! I had the best time! The forced proximity, the marriage of convenience! Oof! It’s all so good! The cherry on top of the cake was Luka being the anti hero but slowly turned into the knight in shining amour- with a filthy mouth and tattoos! He’s adorable and a golden retriever at heart!
Scout and Luka had so much history together and as much as their journey was rocky and painful, it was so healing. How they still, despite their issues and Luka hating Scout- allegedly, they found their way back to each other.
This was so beautiful, heartbreaking, spicy, cozy, heartwarming and a great reading experience! Cannot recommend this enough!
September 19, 2025
✨✨ARC Review✨✨
Don’t make me beg by Jere Anthony
I really do wish Luka Kingsley would make me beg🤭🤭. I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun and quick read. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the Kingsley family as well as all of the towns people in Ashford Falls. I think L.O.K.I steals the show. So far Jere Anthony is becoming one of favorite small town romance authors. I didn’t think I could love a book more than “Don’t Call me Daddy” but move over Leo I think Luka has become my favorite Kingsley Billionaire in Ashford Falls.
She was my best friend… Until she ruined my life.
I’ve spent the last eight years patiently plotting my revenge.
Now she’s back in town, and so desperate she’s willing to do anything…
Even if it means marrying the person who hates her the most.
Only the shadows tell the truth. Good girls keep quiet. They cut out my tongue to keep me silent, so I learned to speak with paint. Am I perfect enough yet?
“Let’s get something straight, princess,” I growl, stepping in close. The back of her knees bump against the bed, and she falls backward. “I don’t give a fuck what you do after you finish the mural. But while you’re wearing my ring…” I pinch the hem of her shirt, lifting it just enough to expose a sliver of skin. “…walking around my house in my fucking clothes…” My eyes lock on the flutter in her throat, the rise and fall of her chest, watching for any signs she wants me to stop. “You belong to me. No one touches what’s mine. Do I make myself clear?”
Then, finally, she breaks the silence. “But you haven’t even touched me.” My body hums as I lean in. “Is that you asking me to?” Her gaze stays locked on mine. She wets her lips, voice barely a whisper. “No, Luka… this is me begging.”
Tropes:
• Childhood Friends to Enemies to Lovers
• Marriage of Convenience
• Good Girl x Bad Boy
• Virgin FMC
• Revenge Plot
• Small Town
• Billionaire
4.9⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Don’t make me beg by Jere Anthony
I really do wish Luka Kingsley would make me beg🤭🤭. I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun and quick read. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the Kingsley family as well as all of the towns people in Ashford Falls. I think L.O.K.I steals the show. So far Jere Anthony is becoming one of favorite small town romance authors. I didn’t think I could love a book more than “Don’t Call me Daddy” but move over Leo I think Luka has become my favorite Kingsley Billionaire in Ashford Falls.
She was my best friend… Until she ruined my life.
I’ve spent the last eight years patiently plotting my revenge.
Now she’s back in town, and so desperate she’s willing to do anything…
Even if it means marrying the person who hates her the most.
Only the shadows tell the truth. Good girls keep quiet. They cut out my tongue to keep me silent, so I learned to speak with paint. Am I perfect enough yet?
“Let’s get something straight, princess,” I growl, stepping in close. The back of her knees bump against the bed, and she falls backward. “I don’t give a fuck what you do after you finish the mural. But while you’re wearing my ring…” I pinch the hem of her shirt, lifting it just enough to expose a sliver of skin. “…walking around my house in my fucking clothes…” My eyes lock on the flutter in her throat, the rise and fall of her chest, watching for any signs she wants me to stop. “You belong to me. No one touches what’s mine. Do I make myself clear?”
Then, finally, she breaks the silence. “But you haven’t even touched me.” My body hums as I lean in. “Is that you asking me to?” Her gaze stays locked on mine. She wets her lips, voice barely a whisper. “No, Luka… this is me begging.”
Tropes:
• Childhood Friends to Enemies to Lovers
• Marriage of Convenience
• Good Girl x Bad Boy
• Virgin FMC
• Revenge Plot
• Small Town
• Billionaire
4.9⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 4, 2025
Arc Review -
3.5 Stars
Having already read book 1 of this series I was familiar with the setting and some of the characters. I do love an interconnected romance series and this has continued to entertain me. I love the Kingsley family and seeing them all again was a real treat.
Scout and Luka are childhood friends who after one particular night haven't seen each other in nearly a decade. After Scout comes back to town and gets into a situation involving her family, Luka steps in to help. The help being a marriage of convenience - one of my favourite tropes! I enjoyed Scout and Luka's dynamic and especially loved that he called her Girl Scout!
L.O.K.I. was the stand out for this book for me, I love a sassy sidekick and there is no better way to describe him than that, his shenanigans with the dating apps really tickled me.
I wanted to give this 4 stars but unfortunately for me it was too easy for Luka to forgive Scout and seemingly be okay with what happened at the start of the book but maybe I'm just a petty person who can hold a grudge! This was fun and a really fast read. I can't wait for the other books in this series, as I know I'll pick them up as soon as they are released!
3.5 Stars
Having already read book 1 of this series I was familiar with the setting and some of the characters. I do love an interconnected romance series and this has continued to entertain me. I love the Kingsley family and seeing them all again was a real treat.
Scout and Luka are childhood friends who after one particular night haven't seen each other in nearly a decade. After Scout comes back to town and gets into a situation involving her family, Luka steps in to help. The help being a marriage of convenience - one of my favourite tropes! I enjoyed Scout and Luka's dynamic and especially loved that he called her Girl Scout!
L.O.K.I. was the stand out for this book for me, I love a sassy sidekick and there is no better way to describe him than that, his shenanigans with the dating apps really tickled me.
I wanted to give this 4 stars but unfortunately for me it was too easy for Luka to forgive Scout and seemingly be okay with what happened at the start of the book but maybe I'm just a petty person who can hold a grudge! This was fun and a really fast read. I can't wait for the other books in this series, as I know I'll pick them up as soon as they are released!
September 18, 2025
4 ⭐️ i really enjoyed this one. Scout & Luka are such likable characters. They have so much history between them since they grow up together as best friends. After Luka takes the fall for Scout, he ends up in prison for 3 years. Eight years later he is still holding it against her and plotting his revenge when Scout comes rolling into town. Despite hating Scout, Luka always finds himself trying to save her no matter what. Scout comes from a tough family, where she feels like she doesn’t even know herself. A situation arises which leads to Luka & Scout ending up married. Fate brings them back together, in order to heal, forgive and find themselves again. Scout found her confidence & herself with Luka’s help. I loved their character development and they worked so well together. L.O.K.I. was everything hahaha i was dying of laughter with him and all his shenanigans. also IS IT HOT IN HERE CUZ THAT SPICE WAS SPICING THE ENTIRE BOOK 🤭🤭
September 18, 2025
Absolutely amazing!! I could not be more obsessed with these Kingsley men, and they're amazing women!! Scout was such an amazing FMC, and getting to watch her on her journey of realizing, accepting, and starting to heal from the manipulative growing up she had was absolutely amazing! On top of that, seeing her blossom into herself and grow into her own needs and wants and dreams, with Luka as her rock, was absolutely incredible to see! And Luka was absolutely incredible to watch as he overcame his anger and hunger for revenge, and eventually channel those negative emotions into the positive things around him was just so real! The way that he learned and accepted his emotions, and then went on his own journey of growth, alongside Scout's journey, was just so amazing to watch! These two were absolute goals, and I loved getting to watch them learn together, grow together, and love together!! This whole story, complete with Kingsley shenanigans and the Phantom, was absolute perfection!! I don't know that I could pick a favorite between the first two books, and I'm not IMMEDIATELY drooling for the next Kingsley brothers book!! 5 stars; 4 chili peppers
Tropes:
- Childhood Friends
- Enemies to Lovers
- Marriage of Convenience
- Toxic Parents and Ex
- K!nk Awakening
- Small Town
Tropes:
- Childhood Friends
- Enemies to Lovers
- Marriage of Convenience
- Toxic Parents and Ex
- K!nk Awakening
- Small Town
September 14, 2025
I enjoyed Luka and Scout's story so much and it was great being back in Ashford Falls with the Kingsleys and the town's kooky cast of characters. This was a fresh take on a marriage of convenience plot line, and a very well done friends to enemies to lovers trope. What these two went through - my heart broke for both of them. I think the way parts of their history were told to the reader and brought up between the characters was executed perfectly. Because overall it was like their relationship had a redemption arc. I loved how much Luka saw Scout. The wine scene was excellent. Watching him rewire her brain and give her what she needed (in non-spicy and spicy ways) was very gratifying. I was also super pleased with how they addressed Luka's mental health and image. Scout saw and protected him too. The spicy scenes in Don't Make Me Beg are fun (there is begging) and kinky and emotional. Very well done. The major comic relief in this was sentient house AI named L.O.K.I. and I definitely laughed out loud a few times. I wonder which brother will be next.
September 21, 2025
After reading Don’t Call Me Daddy last year, I was obsessed with this world and was so happy to see we were getting a book for one of the brothers! Luka and Scout were so good together. You could see their development in them both coming to terms with each other again after what separated them as teens. The tension was good in this, but so was the encouragement they gave each other!
L.O.K.I. was also a fun character 😂 I can’t wait for more in this world!
Thank you so much Jere for the arc!
L.O.K.I. was also a fun character 😂 I can’t wait for more in this world!
Thank you so much Jere for the arc!
September 14, 2025
Thank you for the ARC! I loved this just as much as Leo and Ivy’s book! Luka and Scout’s dynamic is incredible! I love how their relationship is equal parts sexy and vulnerable. Also, LOKI is a hilarious addition to the story!
November 9, 2025
forgot to review this one but not a lot of comments about it just a nice read it was a pretty good distraction from life
September 24, 2025
Wow, just wow. 4.5/5 🌶️
I’ll have more to say on this book, I just need to let it sit with me for a bit 😉
Thank you to the author for letting me read this as an ARC!
I’ll have more to say on this book, I just need to let it sit with me for a bit 😉
Thank you to the author for letting me read this as an ARC!
October 25, 2025
I love this book as much as the first one it made me laugh out loud. I loved the chemistry between Luka and Scout and the friendship and feelings between them that could be denied
September 18, 2025
This book had me in all the feels. I love a second chance romance as well as enemies to lovers! I also feel that L.O.K.I. deserves his very own star lol
The entire cast of this book was on point. The storyline flowed well, the history of the characters have with each other, the history with the family & her. It was just really incredible to being in that world again. I can’t wait to see what the other brothers bring to the table because the last two have brought it HARD lol we love down bad men who would do anything for their woman & I have a feeling the remainder of the family is going to be the exact same lol
The entire cast of this book was on point. The storyline flowed well, the history of the characters have with each other, the history with the family & her. It was just really incredible to being in that world again. I can’t wait to see what the other brothers bring to the table because the last two have brought it HARD lol we love down bad men who would do anything for their woman & I have a feeling the remainder of the family is going to be the exact same lol
September 22, 2025
This was the kind of filthy-fun romcom that makes you laugh while also melting your underwear. Luca’s the bad boy criminal you know you shouldn’t want, Scout’s the good girl who secretly wants to be ruined, and together they’re a walking HR violation with way too much sexual tension. The banter is dirty, the chemistry is illegal, and the spice? Five stars, zero regrets.
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