Fierce Devotion by K. Lanthier (aka Kassidy Storme)
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🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Okay, YES. This one hit just right. This is technically book 2, and it can be read as a standalone, but I’d recommend reading the novella (Sweet Temptation) first. It adds depth to the side characters who pop in and out—and it’s a quick one anyway!
Maggie is a confident, headstrong FMC who knows how to play the game to get what she wants. And lucky for us, someone’s playing right back. I love this kind of dynamic—smart, sexy, and full of tension. The dialogue is tight, the pacing is spot on, and the forbidden vibes are chef’s kiss. I definitely wanted to leap into the book and pretend I was Maggie for a hot second.
There is one moment of character stupidity that made me side-eye for a beat—but honestly? The author nailed how to make it feel real. It wasn’t just for drama’s sake. It felt human and believable, which is rare and so appreciated.
Now for the spice—whew. When it gets going, it goes. Toes. Curled. But it’s written with care, not just smut for smut’s sake. There’s emotion and meaning wrapped into every scene.
Also... Theo. Sigh. I just want to wrap you in a blanket and make you tea while you stare at me with those eyes for the rest of eternity. 🫠
AND THE LOTR REFERENCES! You already had me, but now you’ve got my nerdy little heart too. My cat is named after a Tolkien character and my wedding ring has the inscription. So yeah... I noticed, and I loved it.