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The Burlesque Trilogy #1
Blue Angel
A simple question ignites one woman’s unexpected sexual awakening in the first book of a series set within the seductive world of NYC’s burlesque clubs.
Mallory Dale has always played by the rules: she has a steady job, a solid relationship, and a predictable sex life. But when her longtime boyfriend, Alec, casually asks if she’s ever thought about a threesome, everything changes.
Then Alec surprises Mallory on her birthday with a night out at Manhattan’s buzzy burlesque club, the Blue Angel, and she’s immediately enraptured. The lights. The music. The heat. And when the club’s magnetic star, Bette Noir, pulls her onstage, Mallory feels her inhibitions melt under the spotlight.
As Bette tempts her deeper into the city’s sensual underground of private shows, secret parties, and the art of striptease, Mallory becomes the one pushing the boundaries of her relationship with Alec. Can she explore the desires she never knew she had without destroying the love she always dreamed of?
Blue Angel is a spicy erotic romance featuring voyeurism, exhibitionism, and sexually explicit scenes involving two or more partners.
Mallory Dale has always played by the rules: she has a steady job, a solid relationship, and a predictable sex life. But when her longtime boyfriend, Alec, casually asks if she’s ever thought about a threesome, everything changes.
Then Alec surprises Mallory on her birthday with a night out at Manhattan’s buzzy burlesque club, the Blue Angel, and she’s immediately enraptured. The lights. The music. The heat. And when the club’s magnetic star, Bette Noir, pulls her onstage, Mallory feels her inhibitions melt under the spotlight.
As Bette tempts her deeper into the city’s sensual underground of private shows, secret parties, and the art of striptease, Mallory becomes the one pushing the boundaries of her relationship with Alec. Can she explore the desires she never knew she had without destroying the love she always dreamed of?
Blue Angel is a spicy erotic romance featuring voyeurism, exhibitionism, and sexually explicit scenes involving two or more partners.
- GenresAudiobook
240 pages, Paperback
First published May 12, 2026
About the author
Jamie Brenner
23 books1,683 followersJamie Brenner is the author of The Wedding Sisters, The USA TODAY bestseller The Forever Summer, and several other beach books. Jamie's short story "Gold Party" (Blackstone Publishing) is currently in development as a feature film.
After raising two daughters in New York City, Jamie now lives in Bucks County, PA -- the inspiration for her next book THE WEEKEND CRASHERS (November 4, 2025) about a mother-daughter knitting retreat gone awry.
Jamie grew up on the blockbuster novels by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, the gothic horror of Anne Rice, and political thrillers by Nelson DeMille. Her dream novel combines all three.
Follow Jamie on instagram @jamiebrennerwrites
After raising two daughters in New York City, Jamie now lives in Bucks County, PA -- the inspiration for her next book THE WEEKEND CRASHERS (November 4, 2025) about a mother-daughter knitting retreat gone awry.
Jamie grew up on the blockbuster novels by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, the gothic horror of Anne Rice, and political thrillers by Nelson DeMille. Her dream novel combines all three.
Follow Jamie on instagram @jamiebrennerwrites
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May 5, 2026
Blue Angel
Format: Audio
Narrator: Amy Hall
Thank you Podium Entertainment for this ALC of Blue Angel. This is my honest review and all thoughts are my own.
I wasn’t sure from the description if I would connect with Blue Angel, but I’m glad I gave it a go. I’m no stranger to spicy scenes or even just straight erotica, and I thought the sex scenes in Blue Angel were quite good and the mix of plot vs sex was well balanced. I wasn’t sure expecting it to be more sex heavy and was pleasantly surprised by the emphasis on the relationships and FMCs feeling of needing to truly find herself.
I think the narration was well done. It was easy to follow and distinguish between the different characters, even though the majority of them were female. The different voices, accents, and tones made it clear. I did find the voice used for Alec to sound a little snobbish, but I did get that vibe from his dialogue as well so maybe it was intentional.
The pacing was great. I didn’t feel like it dragged or was rushing.
As for the characters, there were some hits and misses for me.
Mallory, the main character I could connect with in some ways. Trying to navigate a career she isn’t sure she truly wants, a relationship that feels like it’s changing, and desires she’s never had before. She’s confused about pretty much everything in life and that definitely feels relatable though her thought process and her actions feel foreign and at odds at times.
Alec, Mallory’s boyfriend of many years, who in the beginning was pressing for a threesome was an instant dislike of mine. And not because of the threesome. I just didn’t like how he didn’t support her in her career decisions or her questioning her career. He felt controlling and entitled to the future he was promised. Then towards the end of the book, he did a total about face, and that again confused me.
Bett, Mallory’s fling was the character I found most likable. Free thinking and encouraging Mallory to make her own decisions and just live for herself. This is the woman I would want to have an affair with if I were having a quarter life crisis.
Poppy, another dancer just felt unnecessary. She felt immature and juvenile in her thoughts and actions and I really don’t think she had a real place in the book.
Overall, I loved the premise of Blue Angel. A woman question what she really wants in career, love, sex, and all aspects of life and coming into her own power. I think the sexuality aspect was great. I just think the characters were a bit muddy.
Format: Audio
Narrator: Amy Hall
Thank you Podium Entertainment for this ALC of Blue Angel. This is my honest review and all thoughts are my own.
I wasn’t sure from the description if I would connect with Blue Angel, but I’m glad I gave it a go. I’m no stranger to spicy scenes or even just straight erotica, and I thought the sex scenes in Blue Angel were quite good and the mix of plot vs sex was well balanced. I wasn’t sure expecting it to be more sex heavy and was pleasantly surprised by the emphasis on the relationships and FMCs feeling of needing to truly find herself.
I think the narration was well done. It was easy to follow and distinguish between the different characters, even though the majority of them were female. The different voices, accents, and tones made it clear. I did find the voice used for Alec to sound a little snobbish, but I did get that vibe from his dialogue as well so maybe it was intentional.
The pacing was great. I didn’t feel like it dragged or was rushing.
As for the characters, there were some hits and misses for me.
Mallory, the main character I could connect with in some ways. Trying to navigate a career she isn’t sure she truly wants, a relationship that feels like it’s changing, and desires she’s never had before. She’s confused about pretty much everything in life and that definitely feels relatable though her thought process and her actions feel foreign and at odds at times.
Alec, Mallory’s boyfriend of many years, who in the beginning was pressing for a threesome was an instant dislike of mine. And not because of the threesome. I just didn’t like how he didn’t support her in her career decisions or her questioning her career. He felt controlling and entitled to the future he was promised. Then towards the end of the book, he did a total about face, and that again confused me.
Bett, Mallory’s fling was the character I found most likable. Free thinking and encouraging Mallory to make her own decisions and just live for herself. This is the woman I would want to have an affair with if I were having a quarter life crisis.
Poppy, another dancer just felt unnecessary. She felt immature and juvenile in her thoughts and actions and I really don’t think she had a real place in the book.
Overall, I loved the premise of Blue Angel. A woman question what she really wants in career, love, sex, and all aspects of life and coming into her own power. I think the sexuality aspect was great. I just think the characters were a bit muddy.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Thank you to the publisher for the ALC. Unfortunately, this one really did not work for me.
I wanted to like this book because the premise had a lot of potential. A woman questioning the life she thought she wanted, discovering burlesque, exploring sexuality, and navigating how those changes affect a long-term relationship could have been such an interesting and empowering story. I am fully here for books about women exploring desire, challenging expectations, and realizing they want something different from the safe, predictable path they have been following.
However, the execution really frustrated me.
This book had me doing something I absolutely hate doing... defending a man.
One of my biggest issues was the relationship conflict between Mallory and Alec. At first, I expected Alec to be the problem because he suggests a threesome, and I thought the book was setting him up as the sleazy boyfriend. But as the story went on, I actually found myself understanding his perspective more than Mallory’s, which was not what I expected.
Alec was suggesting something they could explore together as a couple. Mallory, however, interpreted that as permission to explore outside the relationship without him and had sex with another woman without him there and without him knowing. When Alec was hurt and tried to explain that he wanted them to try something together and grow as a couple, not for her to go have sex with someone else, Mallory framed his reaction as gaslighting.
That is not gaslighting. If Mallory was upset by the threesome suggestion, she should have said so. Alec even said that. But Mallory took it as permission to cheat without consequence, and I just could not get past that.
I also struggled with Mallory’s lack of accountability throughout the book. I kept waiting for more reflection, growth, or honest communication, but she kept lying, avoiding responsibility, and positioning herself as the victim.
I also had a hard time with the way empowerment was framed. The concept of Mallory realizing she may not want to be a lawyer and may instead feel drawn to burlesque could have been really interesting. But rather than feeling nuanced, the story sometimes leaned into stereotypes about women, desire, and objectification. Lines like “all women want to be objectified” really did not sit right with me. If a woman feels empowered on stage as a burlesque dancer, great. But broad statements like that send a very different message.
The side characters were also difficult for me to connect with. Poppy in particular felt immature, and I honestly could have done without her entirely.
I do not like writing negative reviews, especially for review copies, but this one was unfortunately not for me.
I wanted to like this book because the premise had a lot of potential. A woman questioning the life she thought she wanted, discovering burlesque, exploring sexuality, and navigating how those changes affect a long-term relationship could have been such an interesting and empowering story. I am fully here for books about women exploring desire, challenging expectations, and realizing they want something different from the safe, predictable path they have been following.
However, the execution really frustrated me.
This book had me doing something I absolutely hate doing... defending a man.
One of my biggest issues was the relationship conflict between Mallory and Alec. At first, I expected Alec to be the problem because he suggests a threesome, and I thought the book was setting him up as the sleazy boyfriend. But as the story went on, I actually found myself understanding his perspective more than Mallory’s, which was not what I expected.
Alec was suggesting something they could explore together as a couple. Mallory, however, interpreted that as permission to explore outside the relationship without him and had sex with another woman without him there and without him knowing. When Alec was hurt and tried to explain that he wanted them to try something together and grow as a couple, not for her to go have sex with someone else, Mallory framed his reaction as gaslighting.
That is not gaslighting. If Mallory was upset by the threesome suggestion, she should have said so. Alec even said that. But Mallory took it as permission to cheat without consequence, and I just could not get past that.
I also struggled with Mallory’s lack of accountability throughout the book. I kept waiting for more reflection, growth, or honest communication, but she kept lying, avoiding responsibility, and positioning herself as the victim.
I also had a hard time with the way empowerment was framed. The concept of Mallory realizing she may not want to be a lawyer and may instead feel drawn to burlesque could have been really interesting. But rather than feeling nuanced, the story sometimes leaned into stereotypes about women, desire, and objectification. Lines like “all women want to be objectified” really did not sit right with me. If a woman feels empowered on stage as a burlesque dancer, great. But broad statements like that send a very different message.
The side characters were also difficult for me to connect with. Poppy in particular felt immature, and I honestly could have done without her entirely.
I do not like writing negative reviews, especially for review copies, but this one was unfortunately not for me.
April 26, 2026
Blue Angel by Jamie Brenner
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Amy Hall
Non-Spoiler Review
I dove straight into this book and loved every minute of it. Jamie Brenner knows how to write the best FMC’s and has now become an author I will be on the lookout for. Her story along with the fantastic narration had be locked in from start to finish.
This was an incredible story of a woman, Mallory, who struggles with her future and what she wants out life. Completing law school at the top of her class, but not passing the bar exam, put serious doubts in her mind about becoming a lawyer. Then when her longtime boyfriend Alec, inquires about having another woman join them in the bedroom, she starts to doubt everything. Terrified to make any moves to change her path, she struggles with her decisions. A night out at a burlesque show for her birthday starts to put things into motion that begins to unlock her true wants and feelings.
Amy Hall was absolutely phenomenal in her voice acting. She had me captivated with the characters, their decisions and consequences, while keeping me locked-in to find out the outcome. The angst, drama, and spice, were turned up full force throughout this risqué storyline. I adored the friendships that were made and the experiences they shared, bringing Mallory out of her comfort zone. I loved how she stood her ground with Alec and the character growth they both shared.
Thank you, Podium Entertainment, for the ALC
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Amy Hall
Non-Spoiler Review
I dove straight into this book and loved every minute of it. Jamie Brenner knows how to write the best FMC’s and has now become an author I will be on the lookout for. Her story along with the fantastic narration had be locked in from start to finish.
This was an incredible story of a woman, Mallory, who struggles with her future and what she wants out life. Completing law school at the top of her class, but not passing the bar exam, put serious doubts in her mind about becoming a lawyer. Then when her longtime boyfriend Alec, inquires about having another woman join them in the bedroom, she starts to doubt everything. Terrified to make any moves to change her path, she struggles with her decisions. A night out at a burlesque show for her birthday starts to put things into motion that begins to unlock her true wants and feelings.
Amy Hall was absolutely phenomenal in her voice acting. She had me captivated with the characters, their decisions and consequences, while keeping me locked-in to find out the outcome. The angst, drama, and spice, were turned up full force throughout this risqué storyline. I adored the friendships that were made and the experiences they shared, bringing Mallory out of her comfort zone. I loved how she stood her ground with Alec and the character growth they both shared.
Thank you, Podium Entertainment, for the ALC
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I voluntarily listened to the ALC of this Book.
Wow. I went in blind and am I glad I did. Book 1 in the Burlesque Trilogy.
I loved this story. Ever felt underwhelmed by your life? Turns out for Mallory when you look through the curtains and experience another life its hard to go back no matter how quick the peek is. The Scandalous vibe, the sexual awakening and exploration brought the perfect level of spice, the subsequent relationships that developed between Mallory and Bette and the whole Blue Angel Club scene. the multiple POV with snippets from side characters gave depth to the plot.
Amy Hall was the perfect casting for the narration of this story and the characters. I consumed this in less than a day I couldn't hit pause.
No doubt I will be adding the rest of the series books to my TBR.
5 Stars
Thank you to Podium and Jamie Brenner for the opportunity to listen and share in the release of this story.
Wow. I went in blind and am I glad I did. Book 1 in the Burlesque Trilogy.
I loved this story. Ever felt underwhelmed by your life? Turns out for Mallory when you look through the curtains and experience another life its hard to go back no matter how quick the peek is. The Scandalous vibe, the sexual awakening and exploration brought the perfect level of spice, the subsequent relationships that developed between Mallory and Bette and the whole Blue Angel Club scene. the multiple POV with snippets from side characters gave depth to the plot.
Amy Hall was the perfect casting for the narration of this story and the characters. I consumed this in less than a day I couldn't hit pause.
No doubt I will be adding the rest of the series books to my TBR.
5 Stars
Thank you to Podium and Jamie Brenner for the opportunity to listen and share in the release of this story.
May 8, 2026
I’m at a loss for words. Obviously, I mostly liked this, hence the four stars. I loved the burlesque setting and vibes. There are some cool female characters that are all quite different. They have flaws, and some are questioning life. If you like imperfect characters making some questionable choices but finding themselves, this is worth a shot. I do think I would continue the trilogy.
I did have some problems with the boyfriend. He made good points, but overall, I don’t feel the chemistry for this couple in love.
Poppy. I felt like she had her role to play. But she probably would have been better if she had her own book and got her time as the focal point.
I am curious how this plays out into a trilogy. I’m assuming it’ll focus on different dancers from Blue Angel.
Come read with me @booksy.tx.ana
I did have some problems with the boyfriend. He made good points, but overall, I don’t feel the chemistry for this couple in love.
Poppy. I felt like she had her role to play. But she probably would have been better if she had her own book and got her time as the focal point.
I am curious how this plays out into a trilogy. I’m assuming it’ll focus on different dancers from Blue Angel.
Come read with me @booksy.tx.ana
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Thank you to Podium Entertainment for providing this as an audiobook.
The FMC, Mallory steps into the world of burlesque and it changes her outlook on life. It was interesting seeing this character change her whole life once she is introduced to this world. The side characters of Bette and Poppy were just as interesting as the main FMC. Bette was a very strong-willed character and she really pushed Mallory to live her own life.
There is tons of spice in this book but it does not overtake the plot.
This os the first book of The Burlesque Trilogy and tge first part of Mallory's journey in the world of Burlesque. I look forward to reading the next two books when available.
The FMC, Mallory steps into the world of burlesque and it changes her outlook on life. It was interesting seeing this character change her whole life once she is introduced to this world. The side characters of Bette and Poppy were just as interesting as the main FMC. Bette was a very strong-willed character and she really pushed Mallory to live her own life.
There is tons of spice in this book but it does not overtake the plot.
This os the first book of The Burlesque Trilogy and tge first part of Mallory's journey in the world of Burlesque. I look forward to reading the next two books when available.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Title: Blue Angel
Author: Jamie Brenner
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟
Publication Date: May 12, 2026
I am typically a thriller/mystery book reader, but every so often I like to take a little break and read something a little less stressful.
Let's be honest, readers don't expect erotic fiction to be literary masterpieces. If you go into this with that mindset, you won't be disappointed.
I found the main character, Mallory, to be a walking contradiction. She seemed to always be trying to justify her actions. Actually, I found her husband, Alec, to be judgemental and non-supportive. Talk about sending mixed messages!!!
If you read erotica for exciting scenes, then this book should be right up your alley!!
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
Author: Jamie Brenner
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟
Publication Date: May 12, 2026
I am typically a thriller/mystery book reader, but every so often I like to take a little break and read something a little less stressful.
Let's be honest, readers don't expect erotic fiction to be literary masterpieces. If you go into this with that mindset, you won't be disappointed.
I found the main character, Mallory, to be a walking contradiction. She seemed to always be trying to justify her actions. Actually, I found her husband, Alec, to be judgemental and non-supportive. Talk about sending mixed messages!!!
If you read erotica for exciting scenes, then this book should be right up your alley!!
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
May 1, 2026
4⭐️
3🌶️
This book is completely different from what I usually read, but I really enjoyed it.
We get multiple POVs throughout the story, and I loved seeing all the different layers and perspectives come together.
This leans more toward erotica with a romance element, but it still has a deeper theme about finding yourself and realizing you can reinvent your life at any stage.
The characters are complex, the drama is a lot, and it definitely keeps things interesting the entire time.
I’m really curious to see where the rest of the trilogy goes from here.
And for anyone wondering, this one does have a happy ending for the main couple.
I received this book as an ARC.
3🌶️
This book is completely different from what I usually read, but I really enjoyed it.
We get multiple POVs throughout the story, and I loved seeing all the different layers and perspectives come together.
This leans more toward erotica with a romance element, but it still has a deeper theme about finding yourself and realizing you can reinvent your life at any stage.
The characters are complex, the drama is a lot, and it definitely keeps things interesting the entire time.
I’m really curious to see where the rest of the trilogy goes from here.
And for anyone wondering, this one does have a happy ending for the main couple.
I received this book as an ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I reeeeally wanted to like this book, the story sounded promising and intriguing, but unfortunately, I dont think I enjoyed it.
I honestly think the only reason i was able to get through it and finish it, was because it was the audio format 😅
Amy Hall did a really good job in her performance !
I honestly think the only reason i was able to get through it and finish it, was because it was the audio format 😅
Amy Hall did a really good job in her performance !
April 27, 2026
3.5⭐️ all of the main characters were insufferable 🤣 and then slowly became more tolerable as the book went on lmao
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
THIS was a very fun & sexy read. More please from the author!
Thank you to Netgalley & publisher for the copy.
Thank you to Netgalley & publisher for the copy.
May 4, 2026
3.5⭐️
This was a good spicy time centred around self discovery. Entertaining.
This was a good spicy time centred around self discovery. Entertaining.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I devoured the audiobook of Blue Angel. The narration had me locked in… I was fully invested in everyone’s messy lives and questionable decisions 👀
the drama? the tension? the emotional chaos?? it pulled me right in and kept me there the whole time. This is one of those audiobooks where you are not ready for it to over when it is.
Thank you so much To Podium Entertainment for my ALC!
the drama? the tension? the emotional chaos?? it pulled me right in and kept me there the whole time. This is one of those audiobooks where you are not ready for it to over when it is.
Thank you so much To Podium Entertainment for my ALC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Jamie Brenner & NetGalley for the ARC.
I had fun reading this one, even though it wasn’t completely for me. I really enjoyed watching Mallory grow throughout the story, seeing her start to accept herself and become braver was definitely a highlight.
At times, I did feel like the focus shifted a bit too much to the side characters. However, the book was definitely on the steamier side, which added an extra layer of intensity for readers who enjoy that.
Overall, while it didn’t fully match my personal reading preferences, I still had a good time reading it.
I had fun reading this one, even though it wasn’t completely for me. I really enjoyed watching Mallory grow throughout the story, seeing her start to accept herself and become braver was definitely a highlight.
At times, I did feel like the focus shifted a bit too much to the side characters. However, the book was definitely on the steamier side, which added an extra layer of intensity for readers who enjoy that.
Overall, while it didn’t fully match my personal reading preferences, I still had a good time reading it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Blue Angel by Jamie Brenner
An Erotic Romance Series Starter
Vibe check: sensual awakening in neon lights
This book is about the quiet, terrifying thrill of wanting more than the life you carefully built. Mallory starts out comfortable. Safe. Predictable. And then one question cracks everything open.
A birthday trip to the Blue Angel burlesque club becomes the spark that changes her entire sense of self. The music. The heat. The stage. And Bette Noir. Watching Mallory step out of her own head and into desire felt raw in the best way. This isn’t just spice for spice’s sake. It’s about agency, curiosity, and what happens when a woman finally asks herself what she wants.
My favorite part was the atmosphere. The club feels alive on the page. Every scene inside the Blue Angel hums with tension and possibility. You can feel Mallory’s nerves and wonder as she crosses lines she never thought she would.
Tropes and vibes
✨ Sexual awakening
✨ Burlesque setting
✨ Voyeurism and exhibitionism
✨ Relationship tested by desire
✨ Erotic slow burn
If you liked stories about women rediscovering themselves through sensual exploration, or books like The Idea of You but with heat and glittering danger, this will absolutely be your thing.
#BlueAngel #JamieBrenner #EroticRomance #BookstagramReads #SpicyBooks #PodiumEntertainment
An Erotic Romance Series Starter
Vibe check: sensual awakening in neon lights
This book is about the quiet, terrifying thrill of wanting more than the life you carefully built. Mallory starts out comfortable. Safe. Predictable. And then one question cracks everything open.
A birthday trip to the Blue Angel burlesque club becomes the spark that changes her entire sense of self. The music. The heat. The stage. And Bette Noir. Watching Mallory step out of her own head and into desire felt raw in the best way. This isn’t just spice for spice’s sake. It’s about agency, curiosity, and what happens when a woman finally asks herself what she wants.
My favorite part was the atmosphere. The club feels alive on the page. Every scene inside the Blue Angel hums with tension and possibility. You can feel Mallory’s nerves and wonder as she crosses lines she never thought she would.
Tropes and vibes
✨ Sexual awakening
✨ Burlesque setting
✨ Voyeurism and exhibitionism
✨ Relationship tested by desire
✨ Erotic slow burn
If you liked stories about women rediscovering themselves through sensual exploration, or books like The Idea of You but with heat and glittering danger, this will absolutely be your thing.
#BlueAngel #JamieBrenner #EroticRomance #BookstagramReads #SpicyBooks #PodiumEntertainment
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