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Off Limits: A Spicy Forbidden Romance Collection

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Three off-limits, much older men.
Three spicy, forbidden romances.
One box set that proves rules are made to be broken.

Are you ready to be swept away? Because these men are older, dominant, and very clear about what they want from their good girls.

Off A Spicy Forbidden Romance Collection includes three taboo, age-gap romances packed with Daddy energy, dirty talk, and men who take

Wanted by the Champion – He’s a world champion and completely off limits. Wanting her could destroy everything he's worked for… but walking away isn’t an option.

Santa’s Pretty Helper – He’s her brother’s best friend and the object of her obsession—and when she discovers his secret cam channel, she becomes his number one subscriber.

Forgive Me, Father – He’s forbidden in every possible way. Wanting her is a sin… but resisting her might be impossible, especially once he wins an auction. For her.

Make sure those batteries are charged, lock the door, and settle in for three deliciously taboo romances that will leave you breathless, blushing, and begging for more.

321 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 9, 2026

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Alyson Archer

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Alyson Archer is a writer and romance fanatic who’s been obsessed with fictional heroes ever since crushing on Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid. Ever since, she’s been dreaming up her own heroes and romantic situations.

Alyson is a pen name for an award winning contemporary romance author, and before writing full-time, she spent over a decade working as a public librarian. Now, she spends her days writing spicy books and drinking too much coffee.

Alyson lives in Hamilton, Ontario with her husband, daughter, and stubborn-but-adorable dachshund. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading, playing video games, watching figure skating, and enjoying nature.

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Review of advance copy received from Author
January 8, 2026
Off Limits Collection - Alyson Archer
Three spicy forbidden love stories all wrapped into one collection and honestly this was such a fun time. Each story brings its own flavour of taboo and tension and if you’re in the mood for spice this absolutely delivers.
1️⃣ "Wanted by the Champion" had me immediately. Give me a hot figure skater any day. Alex is a champion figure skater and Cate is recently returning to the ice. With an immediate connection and age gap whew! This one was spicy spicy like open a window levels of heat. The chemistry was undeniable and I flew through it.

2️⃣ "Santa’s Pretty Helper" might have been my favourite. Best friend’s sister is a trope I will always say yes to. I truly did not think the words sexy and potatoes would ever belong in the same sentence but here we are and somehow it worked. As someone who has experienced family drama around relationships I really appreciated the normal grounded family conversations in this one. Although it felt sane and refreshing don't let that fool you. The spice in this one...I don't know if open door covers it.

3️⃣ "Forgive Me Father" was not my personal favourite of the three story wise but wow did it bring the heat. Golly gosh the spice in this one. The title really tells you everything you need to know and if you’re reading for pure intensity this one delivers.

Overall this collection was bold fun and unapologetically spicy. And when I say spicy I mean SPICY. If forbidden love is your thing and you want three quick reads that turn the heat all the way up this collection is absolutely worth picking up.
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147 reviews
January 7, 2026
Alyson Archer does it again! ❤️‍🔥

This collection of novellas has all the pining and longing you’re looking for.
And when they stop holding back... 🥵🥵

Three different stories, the same amount of love and spice. 🌶️

Lovers of older, dominant, dirty talker daddies you definitely found your next read! 🔥


I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
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869 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 5, 2026
The title of this book truly embodies all the forbidden fruit, off limits of desire and intense burning attraction in 3 short stories sure to test boundaries.🥵🥵🥵 Taboo unfiltered. You may blush. You may need a cold drink.🧊🧊 Possibly a cold shower.😝 Expect plenty, and I mean oozing OTT dirty talk from older men falling for their women. The ladies are younger so expect an age difference for each couple in their own consenting stories.📖

First up: Wanted By The Champion🏆

"My entire life has been leading me to this moment. To her. To my home."~Alex😍

"My heart... it's not mine anymore. It belongs to Alex." ~Cate😍

This one was about the world of figure skating and 3 time champion, an Olympian who won the silver medal, Alex McIntyre, 32, who needs a new partner for upcoming competitions. As soon as his Coaches recommend 20yr old Cate Wilson, Alex became obsessed with her. I mean the man fell hard on the ice for her.💥🙃💥 Was it unhealthy? Maybe.😭 But he wasn't creepy about it. He just knew who he wanted. And he longed for Cate, the more they trained and practiced on the ice, the closer they became. Touching and trusting. And Cate was also drawn to him. She'd had a crush on him since she was a teen.😘😘 But that girl wanted her man at all costs.lol

Expect great world building and emotions pulling these 2. Is it spicy? Ohhh yeahh.🔥🔥🔥 Dirty talking Alex worshipped Cate. He genuinely cared and wanted to take care of her. There's a mix of romance, praise, consent, you're mine! mine! mine! rolled through out.👍🏻 This story, I liked best. It wasn't weird for me as a reader. I could see how these 2 adults could have fallen for each other. I didn't feel the taboo component with them. They were likable. 5 stars.⛸️⛸️🤵🏻💕⛸️⛸️👩💕

Next. Santa's Pretty Helper 🎅🏼💻

"I'm willing to risk everything for a chance to be with him."~Bella😜

Gabe Mitchell, almost 40, is head Chef at Haute Maison. His best friend and sous chef Eric, they've known each other for 8yrs, has a younger sister named Bella, 20, who has his most undivided attention.👅 Gabe has been smitten with Bella for a year now. Suddenly noticing her beauty, her mouth, her body, all the naughty things that keeps him turned on and desperate for her attention and touch. But she's Eric's sister. He can't want to do all those filthy things to her. He can't want her in that way, his way, to mark her, have her, can he? It would ruin his relationship with Eric, who's like a brother, and the entire Holland family. Then Gabe gets fired.😨🫢 Just in time for the Christmas holiday.🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Here's when the story takes a turn. See Gabe has a secret. A dark filthy one. *Slight spoiler.* He does camming while thinking of.... her. The man has to earn an income.🫰🏻🤑💸 No judgement, Gabe. But guess what. Sweet looking Bella also has a secret of her own. Another *slight spoiler*. Bella is into p*Rn and is an exhibitionist.👩🏼‍💻 There's world building as secrets are ready to burst with truth and blurring all the lines that no longer matter. Gabe talks dirty and is obsessed with Bella. But Bella gives it right back to the one man she's wanted for awhile now. It gets hot and heavy.🫦💦🌋💦🌋 How will the rest of the family react?

There's one thing I didn't like about this story. For me as a reader, I didn't care for Gabe and Bella camming together. They didn't do the main act of intimacy on camera but the other stuff, yes, open display. They didn't block their identity or hide in shadow. It was for all to see. When you love someone, imo, that experience, shouldn't be sold for anyone else to have. But again, that's a me thing. That was an odd twist. It made their love feel less than. It was an okay story. High heat and filthy. My rating is a 3.7 rounded up to 4 stars.🎉👨🏻‍🍳🍄👱🏻‍♀️🎉

Lastly: Forgive Me Father.

I tried to read this one, but tbh it made me cringe and feel uncomfortable. It's very taboo. It instantly began and ran. Not like the other 2 stories that built from a foundation. A priest and a parishioner. A dirty talking priest named Gabriel Thorne, 38, aka Gabe. Another MMC named Gabe.🫡 His last name wasn't lost on me. Olivia, angel ((😬)), is 20 about to auction her v card after making her confession to Father Gabe.🙄⛩️😶 The constant reminder of going to h3ll and burning. Gabe giving up his celibacy, paying for her. Uhh. The focus should have been a priest breaking his vows, his promise to God and juggling his faith and his own desires. But that's my opinion. I stopped.✋🏻🚫🚫🚫🚫 This one is not for me. Again, no judgement to anyone who feels comfortable and likes this type of story. I will not be including any rating on this one. Only the first 2.

🚩🚩Read the TWs. This book is for adults.🚩🚩

If you like taboo, then this book might be for you. I hope you enjoy it. Good luck. Happy reading.*•>§<•*❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

🌙📚Thank you to Ms Archer and Booksprout. The opinions shared here are my own.📚🌙
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3,854 reviews222 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 9, 2026
Perfect Solution for Cold Winter Nights

These are insta-heat stories that keep me warm on these cold winter nights. There's some taboo, plenty of OTT insta-love, and a boatload of smoking hot times. I've been a fan of this author for a long time, and through it all, she always delivers. ❤️ 🔥🥳


Here are my individual reviews for each book. Happy reading! 📚💋

Wanted by the Champion 🌟🌟🌟🌟 .5 - Trifecta of Feelings
Alyson Archer's inaugural insta-heat is everything I'd hoped it would be. Once I started, I didn't want to put it down!

Alex McIntyre is over-the-top, growly at all the right times, and a man possessed from the moment he lays eyes on Cate Wilson. Yeah, it's hot. 🔥🔥🔥

It’s as though I’ve been struck by lightning, and my life will now be forever categorized into two parts—before I saw Cate, and after.
-- Alex McIntyre

They go from zero to forever in the blink of an eye, but it completely works for them. The fact that Cate came into their relationship with some hero worship helps the believability.

It’s crazy and it’s fast but…I have feelings for Alex. Pants feelings, and brain feelings, and heart feelings. The trifecta.
-- Cate Wilson

I love the fierce protectiveness of his... claiming of Cate, privately and publicly. I also love her backbone and willingness to fight her own battles. Together, they make for a sizzling read! This 4.5 🌟 read is worth every minute. 🔥💜🎉

Oh, and be sure to read the bonus epilogue. In a word, FIRE!

H = 32; h = 20


Santa's Pretty Helper 🌟🌟🌟🌟 .5 - Santa Daddy
Gabe Mitchell and Bella Holland are hot. They are over-the-top. They are cute. Did I mention that they're seriously hot?! I mean, wow. 🫣😲🥵🥳

Five minutes in her presence and I feel like I’ve been electrocuted.
-- Gabe Mitchell

This is kinky, wild fun, and I enjoyed every moment of it. There may not be a lot of depth to their story, but this definitely warmed me up. I love the camming and admission of their desires. Oh, and that bonus scene? Wowza! 🌶🌶🌶🌶

Story: 4.5 stars

H = 38; h = 20


Forgive Me, Father 🌟🌟🌟🌟 .5 - What Happens in Confession...
I was looking for something hot, quick, and a little taboo, and Father Gabriel (Gabe, Daddy) Thorne and Olivia (Liv, angel) Marino delivered! There's some plot but not much, which suited me just fine.

It feels sinful to call him Gabe, not Father Thorne, and it only makes me want to do it again. Over and over. Like his name is a delicious, forbidden secret.
-- Olivia Marino

There are some wickedly hot scenes. Gabe's baptism is my favorite! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💦❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Oh, and that bonus epilogue is *muah!*

H = 38; h = 21
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1,479 reviews2,715 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 30, 2025
5/5. This is a 3-book (novella) collection full of forbidden romance, age gaps, and innocent heroines. Absolutely loved it!

WANTED BY THE CHAMPION:
5/5.

TROPES:
~age gap
~OMYW
~figure skating
~instalove/unrequited love

Woo hoo! I've been waiting for this ARC - I'm so glad I was picked for this one! I believe this is the author's debut book... and damn, the author did such a great job with this book!

Cate is 20 and is a figure skater. Alex is a champion figure skater and his partner is retiring. His coaches give him a list of possible partners and he chose Cate at first glance. He's protective, obsessive, and downright dirty with his dirty talk. ;)

SAFETY:
Ages: 20h, 32H
Virgin/celibate: virgin heroine, celibate hero
OM/OW drama: none
Cheating/sharing: none
Kinks: daddy, rough, praise/good girl, dry humping, breeding
HEA?: yes! <3

SANTA'S PRETTY HELPER:
5/5 "I'm going to fucking ruin you, baby girl."

TROPES:
~unrequited love/mutual pining
~brother's best friend
~age gap (20h, nearly 40H)
~friends to lovers

Whoa. This book was a wild ride. It's about Bella and Gabe, who are friends. Gabe is Bella's brother's best friend and he's almost 20 years older than her. Ever since her 19th birthday, he's had feelings for her but he's hidden them in fear of rejection. Bella did the same.

One day, Bella, who is somewhat addicted to porn and cam shows, spots Gabe on OnlySantas. She watches his live show and is enthralled. She's not jealous of other people seeing her man, it turns her on - especially because he is always solo. She's hesitant to make a move until she hears Gabe moan her name when he orgasms. It's then that she decides to make a move and give herself to him.

"I want to feed you and drive you to campus every day, buy your clothes, wash your body. I want to fuck you until neither of us can walk. I want to hold you all night."

Gahhhhh, Gabe is SO dreamy! He's been celibate since he fell for her. When she offers herself to him, all of his dreams come true. <3

SAFETY:
Virgin/celibate: virgin heroine, celibate hero
OM/OW drama: none
Cheating/sharing: none (but he does continue camming, but only with Bella. they don't have sex on the cam show because that's for their eyes only. they do many other naughty things ;)
Triggers: cam show/public sex
Kinks: anal play but no sex, breeding, cockwarming (omg), dirty talk, dry humping, exhibitionism/voyeurism, face sitting, "good girl" praise
HEA?: yes!! <3

FORGIVE ME, FATHER:
5/5. Dirty, forbidden, and delicious.

TROPES:
~priest hero
-age gap
-virginity auction
-unrequited love

This was hot hot hottttt. I love me a good priest romance. They've been fighting their feelings for a year. He's older, celibate, a PRIEST- but he's obsessed with her. When he learns she's selling off her virginity, he is determined to buy her. And he DOES.

SAFETY:
Virgin/celibate: virgin heroine, celibate hero
OM/OW: no
Cheating/sharing: no
Triggers: virginity auction
Kinks: daddy, praise, rough sex
HEA?: yes!
273 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 8, 2026
Three luscious books on this collection, and I loved each of them.

Wanted by the Champion
World champion and Olympic figures skating medalist Alex McIntyre is losing his long-time partner and, at age thirty-two, decides, instead or retiring, to find another one. Cate Wilson is the first video he watches, and Alex is immediately entranced and immediately messages his manager, “I want Cate Wilson,” but thinking, in more than one way.

When Cate meets Alex at the rink, not only is she nervous about the audition but also about how she feels as she comes face to face with with her longtime idol. And BAM! instant lust fills them both, and with each day of skating and touching, they fall more into each other’s other’s heart and body, thus becoming partners both personally and professionally.

This is my first time reading of an Alyson Archer work, and she lured me into her sphere immediately. I loved the characters, including Alex’s broody manager, the plot line within the backdrop of professional ica skating, and the steamy passion between our couple. A wonderful insta love, age-gap read!

Santa’s Pretty Helper
Gabe Mitchell, head chef at Haute Madison restaurant, is obsessed with Bella Holland, sister of his best friend and sous chef Eric and twenty years his junior. Bella has had a crush on Gabe forever, it seems, and thinks that he could not possibly have an interest in her, but her roommate disagrees and urges her to confess her feelings. Along the way however, Gabe is fired by the restaurant’s cantankerous owner, so he falls back on his side hustle until he can decide a new path. And, as fate would have it, Bella happens to come across his secret.

No spoiler alert here, only plaudits for an extra steamy, erotic as sin story featuring a hunky man who wants nothing more than to tie a big red bow around his fantasy girl, unwrap it, and show her everything she’s been missing. Absolutely delicious!

Forgive Me, Father
Olivia is on her way to Saint Michael’s Church to ask Father Gabriel Thorne forgiveness for what she is about to do to save her brother Alessandro, specifically auction her virginity off to the highest bidder. When Gabriel hears her intent and since he has repressed obsession for her, he decides to find the website and bid on her himself and wins.

What ensues is nothing more than glorious passion and true love between two unlikely characters who by cirumstance and/or divine intervention, find their way to HEA. Alyson Archer, mistress of insta-love stories, this time has gifted readers with a story that on the surface could be considered irreverent but yet when I finished reading, I was struck by the message that love comes in all different sizes and places, if we only have courage to accept it.
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3,488 reviews145 followers
January 10, 2026
Wanted by the Champion

Instalove and daddy kink aren't usually my thing, but in this short, steamy (and somehow also kind of sweet at times?) read I really didn't mind. I liked both Alex and Cate as MCs and *loved* the figure skating aspect of it all (pro tip: signing up for the author's newsletter will score you a post-Olympic bonus epilogue). If you like quick, smutty reads, give this one a try!

Rating: 4 stars / B+

Santa’s Pretty Helper

I mean..it's older brother's best friend/virgin heroine/OnlyFans but it's Santas--you know what you're getting here, right? ;)

Or do you?

Santa's Pretty Helper is an absolute smutfest (not going to lie, toys came up that I didn't know existed until now), but it's also somehow ultimately a slow burn story (the online element means there's plenty of smutty content, but our MCs don't actually get together until well after the 50% mark) and has quite a bit of sweetness to it too. All together, though, I'm not sure how these two didn't melt every snowflake right out of the sky here...

For all that he's almost twice her age and her brother acts a bit d*ckish for a while here, this is a pretty low angst book once the mutual pining period is over. So if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated erotic romance with a festive twist, give it a try!

Rating: 4 stars / A-

Forgive Me, Father

This time Ms Archer has added a taboo relationship with a priest to the age gap, virgin heroine, daddy kink story. It's a shorter story, like all of her books, but somehow you still end up feeling like her characters here have had a full story. A hot as heck story, but one that still has substance and, at times, even some sweetness.

Olivia, our virgin, has had a crush on her priest, Gabriel--but she also has a troubled younger brother who is, well, in a lot of trouble. She wants to help him but has very limited resources--so she decides to take a drastic step. And of course goes to confession about it...as you do.
Oh, and Gabriel? He's noticed Olivia, of course he has. But he can't do anything about it, because of course he can't. But when he hears what she has come up with for a solution? It flips a switch in him and he's going to stop at nothing to save her. Even if saving her means destroying the life he's been living.

And you know what? In the end I was more than ok with that. And so was Olivia. And Gabriel ;)

Rating: 4 stars / A-

Overall rating: 4 stars / A-

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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7,060 reviews89 followers
January 10, 2026
They’re older, off limits, and obsessed with the women they should never touch.

A collection of three high-heat, emotionally intense age-gap romances where control gives way to care and obsession turns into devotion. Each story features a powerful older man who falls hard for the younger woman he can’t resist, and what starts as forbidden quickly becomes everything. These love stories move fast but dig deep, blending dominance with tenderness, secrecy with trust, and lust with something lasting.

Across the collection, each woman claims her desire and steps into her power. Each man lets go of control in the ways that matter, choosing vulnerability over distance. Together, they build something rooted in safety, trust, and love that holds steady even when it shouldn’t.

Wanted by the Champion
A world-class skater chooses a younger partner with a bruised past, and the connection between them burns hard and hot as they chase gold and each other. Their bond is built on trust, power, healing, and the safety found in surrendering to someone who never lets go. It’s intense, high-heat, and tender beneath the surface.

Santa’s Pretty Helper
When a shy college woman finds her brother’s best friend on a spicy cam site, her crush turns into something far more addictive. What starts as a secret obsession becomes a private, high-heat relationship full of trust, control, and the thrill of being wanted. A steamy Christmas romance about surrender and desire that doesn’t wait.

Forgive Me, Father
A desperate confession pushes a priest past the edge of restraint, and what follows is a fall neither of them can undo. Their connection is instant and overwhelming, built on forbidden need, guilt, emotional surrender, and the kind of redemption only love can offer. It’s fast, hot, and impossible to let go.

Their stories are about risk, healing, surrender, and finding the person who sees you, claims you, and never lets you go.

The Elevator Pitch: Three dangerously obsessed men fall hard for the women they were never supposed to touch. What begins as forbidden explodes into steamy, full-body devotion, where power shifts, trust deepens, and no one walks away untouched. Each story delivers fast-burn heat with emotional stakes that hit just as hard. It’s obsession, surrender, and the kind of love that doesn’t ask permission.
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1,295 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 3, 2026
Hum, what to say without giving too much away. This is a set of three stories that will steam up your glasses and make you reach for a cold drink. I had already read book one, “Wanted by the Champion” which is why I wanted to see what other of her books were like. This story is about a world champion skater who needs a partner after his current one gets married. He picks a very young, beautiful, and wonderful skater. Who has had a crush on him for a long time. This was a very good story and the best of the three for me as along with all the steam was caring and friendship too. Book two is “Santa’s Pretty Helper” deals with a young girl who grew up around her brother's best friend, an older chef who thought of her as a sister till her nineteenth birthday and everything changed for both. Hot pepper heat off the chart sexy so be prepared. “Forgive me Father’ was harder to read as it deals with a topic some may not want to read. While others will enjoy the forbidden edge of the story. All in all, these stories are just want was described in the book details. Hot, steamy stories of what most would call forbidden couples. But sometimes love desire and the heart take’s us where it wants and with whom it wants. Grab a copy and see what you think. I received an ARC from the author and wish to thank her. This is my honest opinion, and I am freely giving it.
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6,232 reviews28 followers
January 20, 2026
Wanted by the Champion - 4 stars
Rise Above the Ice

Alex is in need of a new partner when he asks for Cate. What develops is a partnership full of chemistry and attraction. This story was an interesting read as the intensity of skating demands were on full display. I really enjoyed how Alex wanted more than just their professional partnership and how he went about it. It was a delightful plot with deep characters.

Santa's Pretty Helper - 5 stars
Hot Cam Revelation

Bella has been crushing on her brother's best friend since they met and when she discovers his secret hobby, she is more than willing to subscribe. Gabe needs an outlet for his desire for Bella and performs on camera. Little did they know that this is just the thing to bring them together. This story was hot and steamy as well as sweet when they get together. I really enjoyed this read.

Forgive Me Father - 5 stars
Taboo and Spicy

Sweet, spicy, and oh so taboo. Olivia has always had a thing for her Priest Gabriel, and when the line finally gets crossed, the attraction is intense. I could not get enough of this exciting and delightful story. The development of these characters really added to the plot and vibe of the story. I could not get enough.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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877 reviews4 followers
January 10, 2026
This box set is exactly what it promises—three off-limits romances that lean hard into temptation, tension, and that delicious moment when rules finally snap. Each story has its own flavor, but what ties them together is Alyson Archer’s talent for creating older, confident heroes who know what they want and heroines who are done pretending they don’t want the same.

What I appreciated most is how distinct each romance feels. The intensity of Wanted by the Champion hits differently than the sneaky, secretive pull of Santa’s Pretty Helper, and Forgive Me, Father takes forbidden to a whole new level without losing the emotional thread. Even with the high-heat instalove vibe, there’s a surprising amount of heart woven in—longing, guilt, resolve, and that breathless inevitability when desire wins.

This set is fast-paced, bold, and absolutely indulgent. Perfect for readers who enjoy age-gap romances, power dynamics, and unapologetically spicy stories where the chemistry crackles from the first page. If “off limits” is your favorite invitation, this collection delivers three very good reasons to ignore the rules.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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766 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 2, 2026
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - heavy spice
1st person, dual POV

Wanted by the Champion
Sports (figure skating), obsessed MMC
4 ⭐️s
Consent, consent, consent! Alyson writes an age gap well. This one was no different. I enjoyed the figure skating element and this is a solid novella, especially if the above tropes are what you’re into.

Santa’s Pretty Helper
Holiday, cam performer, brother’s best friend/best friend’s sister
4.5 ⭐️s
Bella was not technically experienced, but she knew what she wanted and matched Gabe’s freak 😉 I appreciated how their relationship panned out, especially when revealing to the family. I love all of Alyson’s bonus epilogues, but this one was especially fun 🥵

Forgive Me, Father
Priest x parishioner, virgin auction
4.5 ⭐️s
Alyson is great at establishing connection between characters quickly and realistically. The shame/guilt of their positions was dealt with well and the spice was also spicing, but it was still quite romantic. Dirty, but sweet is Alyson’s specialty.

Thanks to the author for the advance copy 💝 Releases January 9th!
531 reviews2 followers
January 10, 2026
This one is made of three great stories.
Wanted by the Champion: This is a wonderful novella, that gives you those feel-good feelings. I really like the dual persons POV’s it really helps you connect with the main characters quickly. Alex is older and very confident, while Cate is younger but is a strong woman that believes in herself. The combination makes an enjoyable story to read. Overall, it is a well written story which has the perfect pace to keep you engaged.
Santa's Pretty Helper: A cute, funny Christmas novella. AA does such a wonderful job putting an engaging spicy romance into this short story. Bella and Gabe’s story is one I enjoyed sitting by a cozy fire on a cold ugly day.
Forgive Me, Father: If you are looking for a quick hot spicy weekend read, this is the perfect book. There is a little bit of drama, just enough to keep it interesting. Was looking for something that would keep me interested and take my mind off life drama’s. This fit the bill for what I was looking for.
29 reviews
January 14, 2026
3 excellent books with 3 different over the top MMC's and the FMC's that make them realise their passions and love.

Be prepared to reach for the fan to cool you down as there is some Hotttt loving in these books!!

I have read each of these books individully and loved them all

Here is my review for wanted by the champion:
A fantastic read, so much so that I read it in one go! The chemistry between Alex and Cate is instant and Alex wants Cate as his new partner as soon as he sees a video of her skating. Cate has always had a crush on Alex and the chance to work with him is not one that she is going to pass up. The heat between them builds and builds as Alex tries to remember that Cate is much younger than him but he has to give in when Cate confesses that she also feels the tension between them. Some red hot and steamy scenes as Alex teaches Cate about the joys of being together. A definite recommend.

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394 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 29, 2025
Off Limits was a great title to interest readers. At the end of each taboo couple’s novella, I can’t imagine any of the couples not being together! While all of the collection have some of the same tropes in common, one of the things I found most enjoyable is the romantic (and lots of chili peppers) connection of the main characters. There is a bit of pining going on in each so when the couples get together it’s explosive! Links to spicy epilogues included. Santa’s Pretty Helper, my favorite of the 3, is part of a larger cam show collection. Snap up this trio! Lovely FMCs and swoon worthy MMCs!
3,247 reviews32 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 3, 2026
This is a collection of three previously released, standalone short stories. Each is dual POV, well written, and a fast-paced, sweet and steamy, age gap, contemporary romance. I enjoyed the first two immensely and happily recommend them. I have issues with the tropes in the third and have chosen not to read it but, if your triggers are clear, the author’s writing should make it enjoyable. I enjoyed the steamy intimate scenes and the happy endings.

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1,036 reviews
January 12, 2026
Wanted by the Champion

Alex was the 3 time word champion Olympian . Cate looks up to him , she doesn't expect to have him fall utterly in lust w him ..

Santa's Pretty Helper

Gabe is my brothers best friend also talented chef . But I find out he is on Only Santa and I subscribe . I decide to approach him in person . Glad to find out we both feel the same

Forgive me Father

She confesses that she is going to sell her V card to Father Gabriel . He shows up to the auction and utterly claims me .

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27 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 31, 2025
Friends. We have it all. You've got your Good Girl FMCs. Your older, self assured MMCs. Yearning. Communicating. Trench Coats.

...the dirty talk in these stories had me blushing at some points and kicking my feet at others.

{I read the book as an ARC and my opinions in this review are genuine}

Short and Sweet
Daddy K!nk
Age Gap
Forbidden Romance
Sports Romance
Insta-Love
Holiday Romance
Hot Priest
Praise K!nk
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131 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy
January 7, 2026
These books were very well written, however I am learning that I am not a huge fan of age gap romance. Each book was well written and they were really sweet love stories and I do recommend these books if you are into age gap romance. There is not much plot however but it does scratch the itch of forbidden and insta love romance, there are times that you need that.

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65 reviews
Review of advance copy
January 8, 2026
I just loved all three books. Each Novella length with unique stories, lots of smut, dirty talk, older man falling for younger women, innocent heroines and lots of love and HEA.
No drama just a little pinning before they confess their love and find their way to bed.
If you want to read about couples in love and their passion and kinks I highly recommend this collection.

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324 reviews22 followers
January 9, 2026
Do you love…
❥Age gap
❥”Daddy” k!nk
❥Forced proximity
❥Best friends sister
❥V!rgin FMC
❥He’s a priest
❥Forbidden love
❥Some time at the alter 😮‍💨
❥Be buys her to save her

These three were so fun and I love that they are all together in one book now! You get a little bit of everything with them these novellas especially if you love a good age gap and “Daddy”. 😏 Definitely recommend for a short, spicy, fun time!
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1,577 reviews6 followers
January 9, 2026
Three super spicy, off limit stories in one.

What’s special about this is that there is a book for everyone, because the level of forbiddeness gets heavier with each book.

It starts with brother’s best friend and culminates in priest with parishioner.

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2,047 reviews25 followers
January 10, 2026
Wanted by the champion. Alex sees Cate and it's really love at first sight. Both are in need of new skating partners. Should they fight the attraction they have for each other, for the sake of the sport? Good read.

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2,870 reviews
January 12, 2026
A set of three quick and easy to read stories with themes of instalove, age gap (OWYM), dirty talking, taboo and forbidden. With a champion figure skater and his new partner, her with her brother’s best friend, and the priest and his parishioner. All hot, sexy and steamy reads. Loved it!.

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258 reviews1 follower
January 12, 2026
This is a collection of few stories that have different circumstances but follow the same format for a HEA. Older man, younger woman who are super into each other but have angst due to age differences. It's pretty snow but. For shorter books and then explosive heat. Easy to read and follow.

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10.7k reviews39 followers
Review of advance copy
January 9, 2026
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I truly enjoyed these three steamy stories and would recommend them. My favorite was tied between Wanted by the Champion and Santa's Pretty Helper.
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855 reviews1 follower
January 9, 2026
This collection was very spicy and had some great stories. The characters were well-developed, and the plot kept me engaged throughout. While some stories were more to my liking than others, overall, it was a satisfying read.
377 reviews7 followers
January 9, 2026
A steamy collection of virgin, age-gap instalove. Each story has a different premise from an ice skating team, to an off limits sister, and ending with a priest. The chemistry between each of the couples is off the charts and you can’t help but keep reading to find out what happens with each on!
2,009 reviews13 followers
January 10, 2026
I like this little collection. It's three little stories that you can read all at once or enjoy one at a time. I had read one of them in the past, but two were completely new to me. I enjoyed them all.
492 reviews2 followers
January 11, 2026
These three age-gap romance's are sweet, extra steamy. Each with a great story and character's if you love steamy off-limits age-gap romance's these are for you.

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