Tempting Frankie

Lust & Luxury #1

by Havoc Wilde

She thought she was too much. He’s determined to prove she’s everything.

Francesca DeLuca doesn’t have time for distractions or anything else that isn’t about paying off her crushing student loans. Juggling three jobs to pay off her debts, she’s determined to stay focused and prove she doesn’t need anyone’s help. But when a gig lands her face-to-face with Alexander Steele, her ex’s father and the one man who’s ever looked at her like she’s platinum in a gold world, her world begins to unravel.

Alexander Steele has built his fortune by taking what he wants, and the moment he sees Frankie again, he realizes he wants her. She’s beautiful, resilient, and everything his son never deserved. When he discovers her struggling to make ends meet, Alexander steps in with an her time, exclusively his, for a price that could change her life.

Because some temptations are worth risking everything for.


A spicy, age-gap, forbidden romance featuring her ex’s dad, a billionaire with a possessive streak, and the dangerously addictive arrangement that changes everything. This is a Havoc One-Handed read that is equal parts plot and spice. Please check the content list before reading. This is a 53k word novel, so not quite a novella.

Genres: Plus Size, BDSM, Smut, Contemporary

244 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 16, 2025

Reviews

[sammiimarriiee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Titty fucking, fisting, and anal are the only things that I remember from this and I legit just finished it lol. It was cute. Not as good as the second one. I just can’t get into daddy play so it always ruins my reading. The third act breakup was kinda dumb and the reason for it wasn’t really solved.

[Victoria McKinney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very concise, drops you in pretty much mid adventure. 75% smut, 25% plot. You've been warned 🤷🏻‍♀️🔥

[A_Reading_Obsession · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, this book was SPICY. Tropes:
💜 Ex's Dad
💜 Age Gap
💜 Billionaire
💜 Curvy FMC
💜 BDSM Elements
💜 Sugar baby/Daddy
💜 Praise and Aftercare

This was my first spicy novel after a LOONG time. I've mostly been in my YA/light smut era. But this brought me right back. The scenes were so steamy I was blushing.

The plot was sweet and simple. Our FMC, Frankie, opens the novel with witty quips that I wish I could come up with. B0th me and Alexander, our triple Daddy threat, are instantly charmed by her. He wants her, so proposes a time-bound sugar baby contract, and hey, I'm jealous. Their relationship develops a very fun way, with both of them falling for each other (well, he fell first and hard).

My favourite character has to be Kat, Frankie's sister. She's the fun and reasonable voice, and helps their relationship in the best way. And the least, is obviously, the ex, who's a total loser. Thankfully, he's not in too many scenes, though the damage he causes made me so mad.

I adored how the plot developed! This book is not quite a novella, but maybe a shorter novel. In my opinion, it was the perfect length, though a part of me wanted to see revenge! But I was pretty pleased with the final chapter. Overall, it was a captivating read that kept me hooked from start to finish.

Thank you so much Havoc Wilde for this ARC, these are my honest thoughts.

[Katie Thayer · Rating 4 out of 5]

🔥🌶️🥵

Tempting Frankie
By H. Wilde

“What the h*ll is she doing here? Last I heard that dipsh!t son of mine had tossed her aside like yesterday’s news. F***ing idiot. If she was mine... I shouldn’t be thinking about her like this. She’s Cameron’s ex. Off limits. Forbidden f***ing fruit.”

“One glimpse of her and I’m ready to risk it all. To h*ll with propriety. To h*ll with the fact that she’s my son’s ex. I want her. And Alexander Steele always gets what he wants.”

“I like dangerous games, Francesca. Especially when playing with you. Every time I f*** you raw is a dangerous game.”

Francesca and Alexander’s story is so hot! Alexander sets his sights on Francesca and does everything he can to get her. When he does, he doesn’t let her go. He is so good to Francesca, taking care of her and worshipping her body. I love the message of body positivity!! This is a short and spicy read. Enjoy!

Tropes:
Age Gap
Daddy K!nk
Praise K!nk
Body Worship
Ex Boyfriend’s Dad

Spice starts at: 14%🔥

Spice: 4/4🌶️
Stars: 4/5⭐️

Available on Kindle Unlimited

[Mary Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

We all love a good “all smut no plot story” and that is exactly what this is. This is an EX BOYFRIENDS Dad age gap romance … I mean enough said right there.. right?! 😂 not only was this spicy af but it was hilarious!! Frankie and her sister Kat were so funny I was dying!! I loved Alexander and his dirty mouth of course, but I really loved how he just wanted to take care of her since no one has in the past. He truly wanted her to be happy and confident in her body so he is a winner in my book. He was so quick to shut down anyone who talked badly about her to his face & to show her that she was the only thing in his world that mattered. This was a quick read & I was absolutely obsessed!


Thank you Havoc for this ARC in exchange for my honest review🫶🏼

[Dani A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read all about it!

This book started off super strong for me. The passion and heat were EVERYTHING. I loved that the plot even made an appearance. I love a good age gap ex-boyfriend’s dad romance like the rest of the romance world. It was well written, the spice was classy (yes, I said that), and I love the possessive and dominating but soft for only her vibes it gave.
That being said…the third act break up really killed it for me. It just didn’t pick back up enough steam for me and really killed the story for me. Things felt left unsaid and it all felt unfinished. Ugh…Maybe the next one will be better?

[Ariel Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Havoc Wilde has done it again with another kinky age-gap read and HOT damn!!!!

Frankie is such a character-witty, sassy and bratty-but she has body issues. I love how she grew as a character and became more positive and powerful in herself and more confident in her body. Her emotional turmoil was heartbreaking to see but she figured out what she wanted in the end.

Daddy Steele 🫠 you silver fox you!!! You did everything to make her realize that she is gorgeous and deserves to have it all. That oh so hilarious line about you're sperm sent me into a fit of giggles!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️: 5/5

💋 Age gap (50/25)
💋 Daddy k!nk, praise k!nk, body worship
💋 Silk, restraints, the whole kit
💋 F!sting (yep.)
💋 Daddy energy so potent you’ll need to sit down

Ex boyfriend’s dad, daddy k!nk, who wants to own you… where do we sign up! Alexander Steele is A+ MMC that is going to rectify his son’s missteps and show Frankie exactly what she’s worth. I loved this, but there was no doubt from the start. My complaints with novellas is I always will want more, but I’m happy to get a little taste of Frankie and Alexander!

[Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this beyond spicy read, it was great for what it was and the story felt like a typical billionaire romance with just the right amount of forbidden drama thrown in. What I wish we got more of were sweet scenes between Alexander and Francesca, there are a few times in another scene that something is mentioned they did (a date, discussion etc.) and it felt like a lot of missed opportunities. And in the end I really wanted to see Alexander's son get his punishment!

(Also I lowkey, wanted to see a bonus of them with a baby lol)

[HeatherDawn the_sarcastic_librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 Stars
4/5 Spice

Daddy Kink
Praise Kink
Body Worship
Ex Boyfriend's Dad
Age Gap (50/25)
Light BDSM
Smut Heavy/Plot Light

Tempting Frankie is a great palate cleanser for after reading something heavy. You're reading it for the spice, not solving the world's problems. It's a quick read and the spice starts almost immediately. I enjoyed every delicious minute of this spicy little book!

[smutty book · Rating 5 out of 5]

No Lies… Locked myself in my room, away from the world because I could not put this book down. Loved how it was Alexander who didn’t give a flying f*** and wanted Frankie after so long. Got to give credit to Kat for being the supportive sister because she was a biggest mood, especially her motivational speeches 😂 I thought the book couldn’t get better after each chapter… I was wrong🫡🖤

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, easy read, but hard to get through in some ways. Very cringey dialogue especially between the sisters. I love a quick build up but it started on the first page and made it feel superficial.

The sex scenes are super erotic, however, there are a lot repeating phrases within the same scene, and throughout the book that makes it lose its power when you continue to read it.

[A.B. Shepherd]

DNF: 5%

The first 5% of this book is Alexander running into Frankie, who he only knows as his son's ex, at an event where she is serving drinks. The moment he sees her his thoughts turn to what a nice ass she has, how much he'd like to rail her, and how he'd like to spank her while she drips down her thighs for the language he overheard her use. 🙄

If that's what you are looking for go for it.

[Karin Voges · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Frankie! She is so sassy! I loved all the body positivity and how Alexander went out of his way to make sure she sees herself the way he sees her- Perfection! As always when it comes to spice - Havoc is the queen of one handed reads! 😉🥵

[Val · Rating 4 out of 5]

Favorite line was “So I did what I always do and pack it into a box with a lid in my mind and consider it a problem for the future.” That was relatable as shit. Cause same!!! Overall I liked this book.

[Athena F · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this. I was constantly wondering if it would last if they would find a way. A lot of spice.
I just enjoyed how Frankie over came some personal demons and learned that she is enough in all ways!! Definitely recommend it’s a great age gap romance. Definitely check it out.

[Naomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Frankie (Francesca) had originally dated Alexander's son, Cameron. We don't see that part, but we do meet Cameron and he's a real d-bag. Alexander is totally obsessed with Frankie and he's bringing a very strong Dom/Daddy energy.

[Jordyn O’Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so fun and I love everything about this FMC and how she grows throughout the novella. Love the body positivity shown as well through the conversations with the main characters

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid fast burn

[Rebekah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Insert horrified face while reading some of this.

[Stacey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dnf @28%. I just couldn’t anymore. He was so full of himself “When I say jump, they ask how high”, eww! No thank you dude.

[Heather · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF all day long. The most ridiculous thing I’ve ever tried to read. It’s so beyond, I just can’t articulate.

[Shasta C. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read.
It's a fun telling of falling with the exs dad who happens to be a billionaire, with a lot of spice!

[Jordan · Rating 2 out of 5]

All spice, no plot or build up/tension between MCs. But quick short read.

[Cassie Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

An extra spicy age gap ex boyfriends dad romance. Good read. The ex/son got a little annoying popping up causing drama but still turned out to be good.

[Megan Dickson · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found the FMC sooo annoying

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

i was addicted from start to finish. so cute and so satisfying and soooo hot. can’t wait for the next one in the series!!

[Katie (katies.spicy.stacks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars
2.5 Spice

Listen. This was a good time. He's hot and older and obsessed with her. What more could you ask for?

TROPES:
Ex Boyfriends Dad
Age Gap
Possessive MMC
Billionaire

[Life on Readpeat · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐅*𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐘𝐄𝐒…𝐘𝐄𝐒…𝐘𝐄𝐒!!! Lil’ Miss 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 Havoc Wilde sure knew what she was doing when she described this as a 𝒐𝒏𝒆-𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅! 😏

𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐞 was 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐘 on the 𝐒𝐌𝐔𝐓 with the 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 of plot, and I was so 𝐅*𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 here for every 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 second of it! The level of 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐄 can certainly be described as 𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅*𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐓 — igniting my ****y [𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 😏] aflame…

If you know me, then you know that I’m a major 𝐖𝐇*𝐑𝐄 for an ex-boyfriend's dad (𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐘) and age gap romance. Let me tell you all — Havoc Wilde did not disappoint (𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒). Alexander knew he wanted Frankie (𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒘 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒉*𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒏) and he was willing to do anything (and spend whatever amount it cost) to make her his — even if it’s only temporarily (or 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 if he has any say in it)!