Don't Make Me Beg

Ashford Falls #2

by Jeré Anthony

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.

Genres: Enemies To Lovers, Romance, Second Chance, Marriage Of Convenience, Friends To Lovers, Audiobook, Fake Dating

450 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 18, 2025

About the author

Jeré 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.

Connect with Jeré:
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WEBSITE: JereAnthony.com

Reviews

[Katie Thayer · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨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

[Amanda Copper · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[booksvanereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

ALC review:

OMG BOTH NARRATORS DID THESE CHARACTERS JUSTICE. OMFG. SO DELICIOUS. PERFECT. ID DO AN IMMERSIVE READ IF I WERE YOU.

[diecora · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

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”.

[Candace Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my second book/audio from Jere and I have LOVED them both! It is fun RomCom that does dip in to some heavy topics. If you have triggers, please check those. If not, I liked going in blind!

This is the second book in the series, and so far my FAV!
In this book, you get

-Friends to Enemies to Lovers
-FMC with emotional abuse (by parents)
-FMC who finds her sexual awakening
-Light BDSM/degredation/pain kink

I will for SURE continue this series!

[riley | romance reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Emily | sipsandshelves]

Beta read <3

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Milady Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

*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!

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[The Romantic Rush Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scout and Luka’s story starts with history. They grew up side by side, once inseparable, and now they can barely stand to be in the same room. When Scout comes back to Ashford Falls, whatever friendship they had is long gone. Luka is angry. Hurt. Out for revenge. And yet, when it matters, he is still the one who shows up for her. That tension is what makes this audiobook so addictive.

Ashford Falls has that small town charm where everyone knows your business, and the Kingsley family steals every scene they are in. Luka’s loud, loyal, slightly chaotic family stepping in when Scout’s own parents fail her is both heartbreaking and healing. Scout’s home life is painful to read. Her parents are cold and cruel in ways that explain so much about her self doubt. Watching her slowly rebuild herself in a town that once held so many memories felt powerful.

Scout’s journey is the heart of this story. She comes back unsure and guarded, carrying years of hurt, and we get to watch her rediscover her confidence. She learns to stand tall. To use her voice. To stop shrinking herself for other people. You cannot help but root for her.

Luka is layered in the best way. On the surface he is all hard edges, inked skin, motorcycle, and stubborn pride. Underneath, he is protective, loyal, and deeply wounded. As his walls start to crack, you see the depth of his feelings and the weight of the past he has been carrying. Their shared history, and the slow unraveling of what really tore them apart, hits hard. The misunderstandings, the silence, the hurt. It makes their path back to each other feel earned. Individually, their growth is strong. Together, they are electric.

The forced proximity. The fake marriage. The friends to enemies to lovers tension. It is all here and done so well. When they finally start communicating honestly, really talking instead of reacting, their connection shifts into something steady and intimate. The comfort between them becomes just as compelling as the chemistry. And yes, the chemistry is off the charts. Their intimate scenes are intense, emotional, and deeply tied to their bond. It never feels thrown in for shock value. It feels like an extension of everything they have been holding back for years.

The Kingsleys bring warmth and humor, offering Scout the kind of unconditional support she has never had. Their home feels like a safe haven, and that found family element adds so much heart to the story. Then there is L.O.K.I., the AI side character who nearly steals the show. Sharp, sarcastic, and oddly endearing, he brings levity at exactly the right moments and balances the heavier emotional beats.

Jeré’s writing style is easy to sink into. It is engaging and emotional without feeling heavy handed. I was hooked from the start, invested in Scout and Luka’s healing, and fully seated for every trope this book delivered. There were moments of confusion with the wider town cast and I would have loved a bit more closure around the fake marriage element at the end, but overall the story kept me turning pages.

This is a story about first love fractured by pain, about chosen family, about learning to stand in your own strength, and about two people finding their way back to each other after years of hurt. Scout and Luka are unforgettable, together and apart.

[Destiny · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

“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!!

[Amity Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨ALC REVIEW✨

4.5⭐️

I absolutely loved this one!! Narration by Samantha Brentmoor & JF Harding did NOT disappoint. They made the the humor, the tension, and the banter through this one really shine!!

I was hooked by Luka & Scout from the very beginning. Child hood friends, to enemies, to lovers, with a side of revenge plot & kink exploration…yes please!!

Scouts relationship with her parents & the way she sees herself was an added aspect that I didn’t expect to hit me so hard. I loved watching her grow & take back her power.

Luka was just a perfect MMC. The tatted bad boy, who’s holding a grudge because of their past, yet can’t help but step up and save her. Swoooon! He’s obsessive, protective, & has such a filthy mouth!! Gimme more!

This one has such amazing character growth! Watching them communicate through their bad blood and overcoming their bad imagines with the town, just had me rooting for them completely!!

If you love a good girl x bad boy plot with so much tension, chemistry, and delicious spice… this one is for you!!

[Kaylee Salsbury-Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ⭐️ | 3 🌶 | 🎧

I loved this one! The second chance was amazing, and both characters were wonderful. It was incredibly spicy, but done in a way that helped to develop both characters, specifically Scout, so well! The family is incredible and keeps getting stronger with each book; the lore of Ashford Falls is so much fun, and while it was a bit long, I found myself not ready to say goodbye.

Jeré Anthony is one of the most underrated authors that I have read! I don't see nearly enough good things said about her books, and I have enjoyed each one that I have read. Also, the narration was FANTASTIC. Hard to go wrong with a duet style featuring Samantha Brentmoor and JF Harding, though.

Thank you SO much to Jeré for an ALC (and an ARC back when it was initially released). I am so excited to see what Ashford Falls will bring us next.

[Erika Bonsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.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

[Haley Law · Rating 4 out of 5]

Narrators: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶🌶🌶🌶

This series just keeps getting better and better. If you one who loves a book with a healing journey this is it. Luca and Scout definitely go on a healing journey together and learn things about each other that they just could not see as friends in their childhood. This is probably one of my favorite second chance romance books that I have read.

The forced proximity, second chance romance, and enemies to lovers tropes in this book are top tier. The emotions I felt for these characters were so deep. The way they are fleshed out you feel like they are your best friend down the street.

[Graci · Rating 3 out of 5]

Toxic af. Plot was good in the beginning then fell off. 3 stars

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m really loving this series, and Luka’s book might be my favorite so far. Don’t Make Me Beg delivers the perfect mix of heat, heart, and character growth. Luka is impossible not to root for, and Scout’s sexuality journey felt fresh, honest, and beautifully written. Their dynamic had so much depth, and the kinky moments were fun, consensual, and added real intensity to their connection.

I listened to the audiobook, and it was amazing. The narrators brought every scene to life, the emotional beats hit harder, the tension felt sharper, and the banter had me crackling. It elevated the whole experience.

Jeré Anthony continues to build a world and cast of characters that keep me fully invested. This installment was an absolute hit.

[Jessi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Loved the first 40% but after that I was just like wtf?
There could’ve been so much more done with the revenge plot!!!

[sky · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Renske · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Nicole Ekmalian · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book pissed me off! Started off great with his pining and I was even here for the revenge plot of it. But this was a wannabe dom/sub dynamic that was intended to manipulate and focused on humiliation. It lacked the basic trust and communication that comes with this relationship dynamic and it was all over the place regarding their feelings. She was her family’s doormat and he’s this ‘dom’ whose main focus on pleasure just seems to be shock and awe of owning a bunch of sex toys. He got off on watching her be uncomfortable and humiliated and embarrassment is NOT an emotion I handle well haha. I say some mean, uncalled for shit if I feel embarrassed; I’m a cornered animal and I don’t give a fuck in that moment. So reading about a dynamic like this gave me the ICK!! She was also a virgin but didn’t tell him, so when they finally kinda hate banged, he just shoved his dick into her without preamble and wouldn’t you know it? It hurt like hell and she was crying and bleeding everywhere. He felt bad but her pov was that she didn’t tell him because she wanted it to be with him, wanted it to hurt and felt she deserved it because she’s the reason he went to jail when they were 18… like wtf do you mean? 😂

Pissed me off too because book one was so fun and enjoyable.

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️ DNF 66%

[rosie · Rating 2 out of 5]

“To be hated by Luka feels like being worshipped”

nope, absolutely not.

[Ali Langille · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Amanda Pence · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was weird. The live in AI robot was strange. The book came with a warning label. Took me forever to be interested an I use that term loosely.

[Kristen ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

b>┈ Read this if you like ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
✦ Childhood Crushes
✦ Bad Boy x Good Girl
✦ Friends-to-Enemies-to-Lovers
✦ Fake Dating
✦ Marriage of Convenience💍
✦ Reformed Player
✦ Slow Burn🔥
✦ Small Town Romance
✦ MF Romance👫
✦ Experienced + Inexperienced
✦ BDSM / Erotica
✦ Damsel in Distress

┈ THOUGHTS / NOTES ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
- I really enjoyed how much history Luka and Scout shared, they had plenty of shared interests and hobbies that they bonded over. They shared a connection that just doesn’t disappear as time goes on.
- Unlike quite a few reviews that I read through, I had no issues with Lukas AI house, L.O.K.I., I thought it was heartbreaking to see that after Luka lost his best friend he was lonely and ended up building himself a replacement to help fill the void in his life that Scout left. Also, it goes to show how similar Luca and Scout are that Scout immediately bonded and liked L.O.K.I. after moving in. Side note: the cat scene was adorable🐈
- Luka was such an asshole to Scout in the beginning. They grew close again as friends and sexual partners but Luka kept up his hot and cold behavior. Scout explained what happened the in the past and apologized for her part in it, meanwhile Luka never apologizes for the horrible way he treated her after she first came back to town.
- I really hope Luka threw out all the toys he used on other women and bought new ones to use on Scout 🤮 And the fact that she didn’t care or ask about it and he never mentioned it is a red flag. I could see it not being an issue in the beggining when he was using her but after things started changing and they started getting serious this should’ve been brought up. And before anyone starts complaining, this guys a billionaire, he can afford to replace them.
- The “he’s highly experienced while she’s a virgin” trope doesn’t usually bother me but for some reason it did for this book. I think my biggest issue was that Scout never seemed affected or jealous. It’s like she was just a horny mess for everything he did. Your seriously telling me that the guy you’ve been crushing on your whole life is showing you his collection of pocket pussys and all of his toys that he used on an undisclosed amount of women and his fuck room that he used to dominate other women you’re not even a little bit upset or jealous? Bitch please… talk about the most unrealistic response.
- 8 years apart: This was an insanely long time 😳 I don’t understand why she avoided going back home for the five years he was out of prison, she should’ve tried to explain what happened to Luka, through a letter or something. I feel like Jett warning her away was such a cop out on her part, she could’ve kept her distance while offering him an explanation and closure.
- This book had a different vibe than the first one, while both had serious topics to overcome, the gravity of the past held a certain seriousness throughout the book that made it fell more suspenseful. While both FMCs were broke and pretty hard up in the beginning of the stories, Scout had literally $0, no car, and only a small suitcase of personal items, making her situation feel more grave. Side note: how tf did she not set aside an emergency fund incase her controlling parents and fiancé pulled a stunt like they did?! Girllllll😳
- I really enjoyed everything that happened at the festival, especially what happened to Scouts father and ex-fiancé, they got the karmic justice they deserved.
- No news for a 3rd book but I hope the author continues this series with a book for each brother.
- Overall: I really enjoyed Luka and Scouts story! There were a couple small things that I wish were addressed but overall it was well written fun to read.

┈ OVERVIEW ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
⛔️ Warning - possible spoilers below ⛔️
Pacing: 4/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Spice: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Cover Art: 4/5
Format: eBook
POV: Dual 👥
Would I Recommend? 👍
Read Again? 👎
Setting / Location: Ashford Falls

Heroine/FMC: Scout Sinclair
〰️Features: Petite, brown hair, glasses, hazel eyes, short (5,2”), supple curves
〰️Occupation: Unemployed, former law student, artist
〰️Age: 25
〰️Nickname(s): Girl Scout, wifey, wife, princess, sweetheart, baby, pretty girl

Hero/MMC: Luka Kingsley
〰️Features: soft wavy dark brown hair, dark emerald green eyes, muscular, black ink tattoos, abs
〰️Occupation: CTO of Kingsley Industries
〰️Age: 26
〰️Nickname(s): Sir

H/h virgin? Scout: yes, Luka: no
First kiss💋: past: 2%, present: 59%
First time they have sex: 59% / 73%
First time they say "I Love You": 87%
Noteworthy Chapters🔥: 11, 19, 20, 23, 25, 26, 29, 32, 33, 38
✔️Smut List: Praise, dirty talk, toys, edging/orgasm denial, no condom, BDSM(bondage/restraints, spanking/impact play), biting/marking, sub/Dom, degradation/humiliation, hand necklace, breath play, hair-pulling
OW/OM Drama? A little with her ex-fiancé
H/h cheat? No
Time apart? No
Did I cry? No
Ending: HEA 🥰
Standalone/Series? Yes to both
Epilogue? Yes

[Charlotte&#x1f33c; · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Brittney Stricklen · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨✨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 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️