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1:09 a.m.
Ten years ago, Ayva Lenox did something she never she stopped planning and said yes.
A Bentley arrived.
A stranger waited.
And for two days, she remembered what it meant to feel alive.
Now, success surrounds her, but satisfaction does not. Between company launches and late-night loneliness, Ayva can’t stop asking herself the same when did wanting become something to be ashamed of?
When the past resurfaces in unexpected ways, Ayva must decide whether calling on O again is a mistake or the beginning of who she was meant to be.
A Bentley arrived.
A stranger waited.
And for two days, she remembered what it meant to feel alive.
Now, success surrounds her, but satisfaction does not. Between company launches and late-night loneliness, Ayva can’t stop asking herself the same when did wanting become something to be ashamed of?
When the past resurfaces in unexpected ways, Ayva must decide whether calling on O again is a mistake or the beginning of who she was meant to be.
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2026
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January 10, 2026
Very quick read and spicy novella! Women shouldn’t be punished or condemned by what they like! It explodes desires without judgement! This for the sexually liberated women or the women who want to be sexual liberated but are afraid to be, LB wrote this for you!
January 9, 2026
Happy Pub Day 🥳.
ARC review 3.5 stars
Release date - January 9th
My first book of 2026 was an erotic, sensual novela By L. B. Gaines and it came in hotttt 🔥. When I tell you spicy 🌶🌶🌶🌶.
The first book in the 2am series, explored sensuality and a woman being able to explore her body without shame. Feeling something without feeling guilty about it, "not trading adventure for ambition or desire for deadlines." Was this real or was this imagined? I am rooting for Ayva and will say, this was real.
If you are into erotica then this is for you.
ARC review 3.5 stars
Release date - January 9th
My first book of 2026 was an erotic, sensual novela By L. B. Gaines and it came in hotttt 🔥. When I tell you spicy 🌶🌶🌶🌶.
The first book in the 2am series, explored sensuality and a woman being able to explore her body without shame. Feeling something without feeling guilty about it, "not trading adventure for ambition or desire for deadlines." Was this real or was this imagined? I am rooting for Ayva and will say, this was real.
If you are into erotica then this is for you.
January 16, 2026
This was a very quick read and nothing what I expected at all.
It definitely gives you a different perspective of exploring your forbidden desires.
This was beyond spicy. 🌶️
It definitely gives you a different perspective of exploring your forbidden desires.
This was beyond spicy. 🌶️
January 15, 2026
Wait
I wish I knew O’s real name too. Tai really threw me off but okay backpack stud representation. I hate that it’s a novella because I want an epilogue. Now what?
I wish I knew O’s real name too. Tai really threw me off but okay backpack stud representation. I hate that it’s a novella because I want an epilogue. Now what?
January 8, 2026
1:09am is a quick, spicy read that still manages to carry a thoughtful message. In this first book of the 2am series, we follow Ayva as she steps into a new level of confidence, especially when it comes to naming what she wants and refusing to feel ashamed of it. O isn’t just the love interest; he’s the catalyst that shows her it’s okay to take up space, be vocal, and enjoy pleasure without apology.
What I loved most is how the story quietly pushes back against the way women are too often shamed for their desires. Watching Ayva own her wants felt empowering, honest, and fun. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has in store.
Thank you to L.B. Gaines for the ARC — all thoughts are my own!
What I loved most is how the story quietly pushes back against the way women are too often shamed for their desires. Watching Ayva own her wants felt empowering, honest, and fun. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has in store.
Thank you to L.B. Gaines for the ARC — all thoughts are my own!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
📚 ARC REVIEW 📚
Thank you L.B. Gaines for the e-ARC!
I don’t even know where to start! This book was soooooo good I stayed up late just to finish it in one sitting. As a fan who has read all of L.B. Gaines' books, I can confidently say this one is by far the spiciest yet and I absolutely loved every second of it!
The chemistry between the two leads is electric, driven by a deep understanding of what the other needs.
O: He is a man who is confident in every aspect; he demands attention without saying a word. He is the ultimate "alpha" who knows exactly how to take charge, and yup, he most definitely will talk you through it. One of the best parts of his character was how he never shamed A for what she truly desired.
A: She is the definition of "successful but unfulfilled." While she excelled in her professional life, she wasn't truly living life. She was missing a key piece to achieve satisfaction: the courage to ask for and state what she truly wants.
The dynamic of their relationship is a masterclass in tension and release. A needed someone to unlock a side of her she had been keeping quiet, and needless to say, O DELIVERED.
This is a fast paced, high heat read that explores desire without judgment, 1:09 AM is a must read. L.B. Gaines has outdone herself again with this one!
Thank you L.B. Gaines for the e-ARC!
I don’t even know where to start! This book was soooooo good I stayed up late just to finish it in one sitting. As a fan who has read all of L.B. Gaines' books, I can confidently say this one is by far the spiciest yet and I absolutely loved every second of it!
The chemistry between the two leads is electric, driven by a deep understanding of what the other needs.
O: He is a man who is confident in every aspect; he demands attention without saying a word. He is the ultimate "alpha" who knows exactly how to take charge, and yup, he most definitely will talk you through it. One of the best parts of his character was how he never shamed A for what she truly desired.
A: She is the definition of "successful but unfulfilled." While she excelled in her professional life, she wasn't truly living life. She was missing a key piece to achieve satisfaction: the courage to ask for and state what she truly wants.
The dynamic of their relationship is a masterclass in tension and release. A needed someone to unlock a side of her she had been keeping quiet, and needless to say, O DELIVERED.
This is a fast paced, high heat read that explores desire without judgment, 1:09 AM is a must read. L.B. Gaines has outdone herself again with this one!
January 7, 2026
thank you to LB Gaines for the ARC 💖
This is book 1 in the 2am three author series by LB Gaines, DH Renfroe & CM Barnes
This is an erotica novella, and follows the FMC Ayva, who is a very successful and businesswoman. While with her friends for Galantines the topic of pleasure & desires came up which got her to reminiscing and realizing that she has not felt alive, fulfilled since her encounter 10 years ago with a stranger that goes by the name of O.
Ayva decided to spin the block, 48 hours with the man who last made her feel something and live out her wildest fantasies. What I love the most about this novella was that it was more than just spice, it was a lesson on women leaning into their desires especially in the bedroom. Not being afraid to ask for what you want and not settling because you are afraid of being judged on your deepest fantasies. Women are often labelled or called names when it comes to certain sexual needs and that in turn cause women to shut down. While the MMC was a Dom, he was there to serve Ayva, he was there to remind her who she was and what her body deserved.
LB Gaines just has a way with words, and I was highlighting so much lol
If you love a spicy novella but still a story you can take something from, go ahead and add this to the TBR
This is book 1 in the 2am three author series by LB Gaines, DH Renfroe & CM Barnes
This is an erotica novella, and follows the FMC Ayva, who is a very successful and businesswoman. While with her friends for Galantines the topic of pleasure & desires came up which got her to reminiscing and realizing that she has not felt alive, fulfilled since her encounter 10 years ago with a stranger that goes by the name of O.
Ayva decided to spin the block, 48 hours with the man who last made her feel something and live out her wildest fantasies. What I love the most about this novella was that it was more than just spice, it was a lesson on women leaning into their desires especially in the bedroom. Not being afraid to ask for what you want and not settling because you are afraid of being judged on your deepest fantasies. Women are often labelled or called names when it comes to certain sexual needs and that in turn cause women to shut down. While the MMC was a Dom, he was there to serve Ayva, he was there to remind her who she was and what her body deserved.
LB Gaines just has a way with words, and I was highlighting so much lol
If you love a spicy novella but still a story you can take something from, go ahead and add this to the TBR
Review of advance copy received from Author
In a word, bold. In two words, Read It.
Thanks to author L.B. Gaines for the advance review e-copy. The views are all mine..
In this erotica novella 1:09 a.m., the first installment in the 2 A.M book series, we read about Ayva who, 10 years ago, shed her inhibitions and cloak of comfort and dared to step into a new skin doing what she wanted for 48 hours thanks to the handsome millionaire O.
L.B has a way with words. She never fails to give readers a ring side seat to her characters' experiences. We're right there with Ayva and O, their every command and compliance, the tug and push, the whispers, the loudness, which Ayva relives after an outing with her gal pals.
Those special moments of freedom made her feel alive. She was unafraid to be. As spicy and explicit as this novella is, it's not crude or distasteful. This story is about a woman claiming what she wants.
I recommend reading the dedication for this one if you don't normally do. Also check the trigger/content warnings to make sure you're comfortable before entering the book.
Chapter titles and a playlist? It has those too.
With Valentine's Day approaching but you're hesitant about saying out loud what you truly want, read 1:09 a.m. and live vicariously through Ayva's escapades.
Thanks to author L.B. Gaines for the advance review e-copy. The views are all mine..
In this erotica novella 1:09 a.m., the first installment in the 2 A.M book series, we read about Ayva who, 10 years ago, shed her inhibitions and cloak of comfort and dared to step into a new skin doing what she wanted for 48 hours thanks to the handsome millionaire O.
L.B has a way with words. She never fails to give readers a ring side seat to her characters' experiences. We're right there with Ayva and O, their every command and compliance, the tug and push, the whispers, the loudness, which Ayva relives after an outing with her gal pals.
Those special moments of freedom made her feel alive. She was unafraid to be. As spicy and explicit as this novella is, it's not crude or distasteful. This story is about a woman claiming what she wants.
I recommend reading the dedication for this one if you don't normally do. Also check the trigger/content warnings to make sure you're comfortable before entering the book.
Chapter titles and a playlist? It has those too.
With Valentine's Day approaching but you're hesitant about saying out loud what you truly want, read 1:09 a.m. and live vicariously through Ayva's escapades.
Review of advance copy received from Author
First off thank to LB Gaines for this ARC of 1:09 am. For the women who have been shunned for their desires or feel the need to suppress their true selves. This book is for you. This is not just an erotic novella but a story about liberation and indulgence. When it first started, since this is an erotica, I did feel like some of the first scenes were kind of rushed through(I wanted more) but what I realized is that they were really laying a foundation for the main course . Ayva our FMC is always performing for people and wearing different masks. This book explores what it looks like to have yourself be the center of attention and your needs prioritized. And O…. Whew. I need an O in my life. He’s an MMC who is dominant but in the healthiest way. Secure in his sexuality. Ayva by the end of the story is not the same woman she was at the beginning. Yes for her growth. Now the ending will have you scratching your head and if you’re are like me maybe even wanting more. Can’t wait to see what the others do.
Review of advance copy received from Author
1:09 AM was a quick, very spicy read and easily the hottest title I’ve read from LB Gaines so far.
The chemistry between O and Ayva was electric from the start. What I loved most was how O created a space where Ayva could finally release, explore, and be the woman she had long kept hidden, with no judgment. Ayva’s sexual repression and O’s ability to help liberate her made their connection intense and compelling.
There were moments when I genuinely had to pause and ask myself whether what was happening was reality or fantasy, and that blurred line only added to the experience.
This one brought the heat. Voyeurism, BDSM elements, and same-sex interactions are all part of the story, so truly… if you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen 🥵🔥
And can we talk about the playlist? Absolute fire. It perfectly matched the vibe and elevated the reading experience even more.
A bold, unapologetically spicy read with strong chemistry and sensual freedom at its core.
Thank you to Ms. Gaines for the ARC. This is my honest review.
The chemistry between O and Ayva was electric from the start. What I loved most was how O created a space where Ayva could finally release, explore, and be the woman she had long kept hidden, with no judgment. Ayva’s sexual repression and O’s ability to help liberate her made their connection intense and compelling.
There were moments when I genuinely had to pause and ask myself whether what was happening was reality or fantasy, and that blurred line only added to the experience.
This one brought the heat. Voyeurism, BDSM elements, and same-sex interactions are all part of the story, so truly… if you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen 🥵🔥
And can we talk about the playlist? Absolute fire. It perfectly matched the vibe and elevated the reading experience even more.
A bold, unapologetically spicy read with strong chemistry and sensual freedom at its core.
Thank you to Ms. Gaines for the ARC. This is my honest review.
January 9, 2026
Come with your ears open, yes, ears. I know you’re reading this, but trust me, this review is meant to be heard.
Big O came with big energy, intention, and a deep need to ensure Ayva’s desires and dreams were fully met. And while the chemistry and spice were undeniable (because whew 😮💨), this story was about so much more than sex.
Ayva meets a man who truly sees her, who she is, who she’s becoming, and the freedom she needs to exist fully as herself. What stood out most was how intentional this story felt. This wasn’t rushed, shallow erotica; it was layered, purposeful, and rooted in liberation.
I thought 3 Months in Accra was my favorite L.B. Gaines read… until this one. This book explores sexual freedom, self-expression, and the power of refusing to shrink into a version of womanhood created to please others. It celebrates choosing yourself, without apology, judgment, or expectation.
Read immediately.
Highly recommend.
Big O came with big energy, intention, and a deep need to ensure Ayva’s desires and dreams were fully met. And while the chemistry and spice were undeniable (because whew 😮💨), this story was about so much more than sex.
Ayva meets a man who truly sees her, who she is, who she’s becoming, and the freedom she needs to exist fully as herself. What stood out most was how intentional this story felt. This wasn’t rushed, shallow erotica; it was layered, purposeful, and rooted in liberation.
I thought 3 Months in Accra was my favorite L.B. Gaines read… until this one. This book explores sexual freedom, self-expression, and the power of refusing to shrink into a version of womanhood created to please others. It celebrates choosing yourself, without apology, judgment, or expectation.
Read immediately.
Highly recommend.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
This book is for the grown and sexy who are not afraid of sexual fluidity. Ayva just wants to explore her sexual desires without being judged and no one has been able to do it for her except O who she crossed paths with a long time ago. Those memories bring her to reconnecting with him and when they do we get to take a ride on her journey.
For this to be the first erotica written by LB Gaines she definitely tapped all the way in. We get some BDSM, voyeurism, same sex action....alot. But most of all Ayva is able to be sexually liberated which was nice to see for her. At times while reading, I couldn't tell what was real versus what was a fantasy but I think that was purposefully done to keep you fully engaged and that I was.
Thank you to LB Gaines for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
This book is for the grown and sexy who are not afraid of sexual fluidity. Ayva just wants to explore her sexual desires without being judged and no one has been able to do it for her except O who she crossed paths with a long time ago. Those memories bring her to reconnecting with him and when they do we get to take a ride on her journey.
For this to be the first erotica written by LB Gaines she definitely tapped all the way in. We get some BDSM, voyeurism, same sex action....alot. But most of all Ayva is able to be sexually liberated which was nice to see for her. At times while reading, I couldn't tell what was real versus what was a fantasy but I think that was purposefully done to keep you fully engaged and that I was.
Thank you to LB Gaines for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
January 9, 2026
I’ll be honest, I thought this book was starting off slow. But knowing L.B. Gaines, I trusted the process… and when the pressure hit? My mouth was OPEN.
1:09am surprised me in the best way. Ayva is a very relatable FMC…successful, driven, yet deeply unsatisfied, not because she doesn’t know what she wants, but because she hasn’t been speaking up for herself. That theme hit hard.
The connection in this story is intense and unconventional. Being tied to a man you only see once every decade, who doesn’t belong to you, yet understands you in ways no one else does. The tension was real.
Yes, there’s spice, but there’s also substance. This book speaks on desire, shame, and giving women permission to want more without apology. Bold, emotional, and definitely worth the read.
1:09am surprised me in the best way. Ayva is a very relatable FMC…successful, driven, yet deeply unsatisfied, not because she doesn’t know what she wants, but because she hasn’t been speaking up for herself. That theme hit hard.
The connection in this story is intense and unconventional. Being tied to a man you only see once every decade, who doesn’t belong to you, yet understands you in ways no one else does. The tension was real.
Yes, there’s spice, but there’s also substance. This book speaks on desire, shame, and giving women permission to want more without apology. Bold, emotional, and definitely worth the read.
January 9, 2026
Erotica with the spice and vibes
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. Ayva and O have a second chance at discovering what 48 hours would be like with no limits. Ten years have gone by and there hasn’t been one man to make Ayva feel alive or shake up her world. It’s as if time stands still when the two reunite and it’s shown in the bond they share.
1:09 AM brings all the spice,energy and vibes you need of an Erotica with a beautiful message behind it.
Every woman should be able to feel cherished, seen and overall empowered with no shame in getting what she truly deserves. ✨I can’t wait for you all to start book one of the series. If this was only book one I can’t imagine what else is in store.
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. Ayva and O have a second chance at discovering what 48 hours would be like with no limits. Ten years have gone by and there hasn’t been one man to make Ayva feel alive or shake up her world. It’s as if time stands still when the two reunite and it’s shown in the bond they share.
1:09 AM brings all the spice,energy and vibes you need of an Erotica with a beautiful message behind it.
Every woman should be able to feel cherished, seen and overall empowered with no shame in getting what she truly deserves. ✨I can’t wait for you all to start book one of the series. If this was only book one I can’t imagine what else is in store.
January 10, 2026
Requirements for Pleasure
“That pleasure isn’t the opposite of pain,” I said at last. “Both exist as proof I’m still alive.”
This book was about finding your voice in order to demand the pleasure you deserve. Somewhere along the way, a woman was told that she couldn't want the things she desired, the things she felt she deserved. Pleasure isn't about being kept, but all about being cherished. O showed A that she deserved to be cherished and pleasured according to what she needed and desired, not according to society standards. Everyone needs an "O" experience. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
“That pleasure isn’t the opposite of pain,” I said at last. “Both exist as proof I’m still alive.”
This book was about finding your voice in order to demand the pleasure you deserve. Somewhere along the way, a woman was told that she couldn't want the things she desired, the things she felt she deserved. Pleasure isn't about being kept, but all about being cherished. O showed A that she deserved to be cherished and pleasured according to what she needed and desired, not according to society standards. Everyone needs an "O" experience. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
January 11, 2026
L.B Gaines is a new to me author & this is my 3rd book ive read by her this year already. I randomly decided to read this book at 2am, ironically as this book is the first of the 2AM Series. I dont usually listen to the playlist in books but baby when i say the vibes were vibing! I sure will be listening to playlist from now on lol The playlist sent this short erotica to another level. Pearls were clinched, flabbers gasted and at this point am i Ayva or did i dream this because i felt like i was in the book lol A short story told very well, unrushed for this whole story to have taken place in "48 hours" it flowed so well.
Review of advance copy received from Author
(4.5-5) Thank you L.B. Gaines for the ARC.
Ahh, I can’t believe I put this one off for this long. This was so good.
I enjoy LB’s writing and it was so good to see her expand into new territory. This book was spicy, it was sensual, it was about trust and removing the mask and finally allowing yourself to be see.
O led and made space for A to be her true self and fulfill her fantasies without judgement. He brought out of her a sense of power she felt shamed for having and wanting to use.
I enjoyed this story and I’m glad I was able to read it.
Ahh, I can’t believe I put this one off for this long. This was so good.
I enjoy LB’s writing and it was so good to see her expand into new territory. This book was spicy, it was sensual, it was about trust and removing the mask and finally allowing yourself to be see.
O led and made space for A to be her true self and fulfill her fantasies without judgement. He brought out of her a sense of power she felt shamed for having and wanting to use.
I enjoyed this story and I’m glad I was able to read it.
January 5, 2026
ARC Review
📚 Book Title: 1:09 AM
✍🏽Author: L.B. Gaines
📕 Format: 📱
⭐️ Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶 Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🕑Quick Take:
Ayva, only had to send, O, a text saying, “Can you send a car for me?” and she was liberated from the expectations life placed on her.
✨ Tropes:
- One Night Stand
- Sexual Liberation
- Billionaire Romance
- Erotica
⚠️ Heads Up (Trigger/Content Warnings):
Mature Content 18+
💭Final Thoughts:
This was a hot and spicy read!
Thanks, L.B. Gaines, for the ARC!
📚 Book Title: 1:09 AM
✍🏽Author: L.B. Gaines
📕 Format: 📱
⭐️ Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶 Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🕑Quick Take:
Ayva, only had to send, O, a text saying, “Can you send a car for me?” and she was liberated from the expectations life placed on her.
✨ Tropes:
- One Night Stand
- Sexual Liberation
- Billionaire Romance
- Erotica
⚠️ Heads Up (Trigger/Content Warnings):
Mature Content 18+
💭Final Thoughts:
This was a hot and spicy read!
Thanks, L.B. Gaines, for the ARC!
January 10, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Now this book started off so slow to me but I knew it had to be going somewhere. L.B. Gaines said erotic romance was new to her but she was an overachiever with this one! When this book really got going it took you on a wild ride of fantasy free of inhibitions. The energy of this book was on a thousand and I highly recommend this spicy novella. You won't regret it!
Now this book started off so slow to me but I knew it had to be going somewhere. L.B. Gaines said erotic romance was new to her but she was an overachiever with this one! When this book really got going it took you on a wild ride of fantasy free of inhibitions. The energy of this book was on a thousand and I highly recommend this spicy novella. You won't regret it!
January 12, 2026
🚨ARC REVIEW‼️ 1:09 by LB Gaines is the first release in the 2 am Series. We all know it can be scary to go first, but LB said b*tch hold my beer. This book is 🔥.
Do you fully own your sexual desires?Your browser history knows 😉🫣and maybe that one dude from your past. 🫠 But are you comfortable saying it out loud? 👀 Owning your desire and asking for it??🤔😈
Tap into 1:09 as Ayva allows “O” to make her deepest fantasies come true.
Do you fully own your sexual desires?Your browser history knows 😉🫣and maybe that one dude from your past. 🫠 But are you comfortable saying it out loud? 👀 Owning your desire and asking for it??🤔😈
Tap into 1:09 as Ayva allows “O” to make her deepest fantasies come true.
January 3, 2026
✨ARC Read ✨
Thank you to LB Gaines and her team for gifting me the ARC read!
1:09 is expected 1/9.
This is not my first read but this author and I truly enjoy her work! But this one was just ok to me. This is a novella but yet something still felt like it was missing to me.
1:09mis part of a 3 books series with authors DH Renfroe and CM Barnes. I encourage everyone to read for yourself!
Thank you to LB Gaines and her team for gifting me the ARC read!
1:09 is expected 1/9.
This is not my first read but this author and I truly enjoy her work! But this one was just ok to me. This is a novella but yet something still felt like it was missing to me.
1:09mis part of a 3 books series with authors DH Renfroe and CM Barnes. I encourage everyone to read for yourself!
January 10, 2026
BABYYYYY!!!!!! Ms. Gaines!!!! Ma’am! Let me just say if you have a sexual fantasy, it’s in this book! Sheesh!!! 😂😂😂😂 On another note I Iike how this this books shows that most times women will go years without being pleasured in the way they want or deserve because being sexually liberated as a woman is frowned upon! And even the end sexcapade! Although I’m not into it. I enjoyed reading it!
January 10, 2026
Princess A & “O”
LB Gaines did her big one with this erotic novella. Ayva was tired of the mundane, safe, and boring. She just wanted to feel alive. O made her feel alive in all the ways she didn’t know she could. This book is a 5/5 hands down. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
LB Gaines did her big one with this erotic novella. Ayva was tired of the mundane, safe, and boring. She just wanted to feel alive. O made her feel alive in all the ways she didn’t know she could. This book is a 5/5 hands down. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
January 12, 2026
enthralled
When I say stuck! Picked up to “read for a few” and a hour and a half later DONE! Couldn’t put it down. Definitely tapped into the thoughts of when do we truly allow ourselves to live and be seen. Would you ever relinquish control? This book is too good and can’t wait for the next one.
When I say stuck! Picked up to “read for a few” and a hour and a half later DONE! Couldn’t put it down. Definitely tapped into the thoughts of when do we truly allow ourselves to live and be seen. Would you ever relinquish control? This book is too good and can’t wait for the next one.
January 15, 2026
Loved it !!
Listen, this book was everything! Definitely 🌶🌶🌶! The female main character was relatable and the mystery around the male main character was felt between the pages. The writing was descriptive and top tier. This was my first read by this author and I can't wait to read more!
Listen, this book was everything! Definitely 🌶🌶🌶! The female main character was relatable and the mystery around the male main character was felt between the pages. The writing was descriptive and top tier. This was my first read by this author and I can't wait to read more!
January 15, 2026
Absolutely loved everything about this story! My favorite was the mysteriousness behind the MMC O. Just given an initial and that it! Loved that! Loved how helped Ayva opened up not just sexually but emotionally as well. Breaking those chains from societal norms was what she truly needed to find her inner self. He was intentional and not forceful at all. Ayva really had everything in her hands.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review**** Ayva Lenox was living a very successful life but was very lonely. She met O who gave her the freedom she needed to explore herself sexually. That man fulfilled every fantasy she had. If you are interested in anything BDSM this would be a good read for you.
January 9, 2026
Man LB Gaines!!
LB! Let me tell you something! I don’t like a book full of smut with no plot. I’m a lover girl to the max! I loved this book so much! The way Ayva and O care for each other! I hope they get a spinoff! I want them together! You did it again!!!
LB! Let me tell you something! I don’t like a book full of smut with no plot. I’m a lover girl to the max! I loved this book so much! The way Ayva and O care for each other! I hope they get a spinoff! I want them together! You did it again!!!
January 9, 2026
1:09
The spice. Ayva’s struggle between restraint and desire felt real, especially with memories of O pulling her back. This one’s for women who’ve been taught to hold back their deepest wants sensual, relatable, and honest.
The spice. Ayva’s struggle between restraint and desire felt real, especially with memories of O pulling her back. This one’s for women who’ve been taught to hold back their deepest wants sensual, relatable, and honest.
January 12, 2026
3.75?
I like that the author explored A’s desires in a such a bold way. I wish there was a bit more substance to O.
I really hope the series continues their story because this book felt unfinished.
I like that the author explored A’s desires in a such a bold way. I wish there was a bit more substance to O.
I really hope the series continues their story because this book felt unfinished.
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