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Beckford U #1
Sideline Sins
Leni Hart is no stranger to sexual betrayal. But she’s worked hard to reinvent herself—and take back her power—within the walls of her cousin’s sex club, Euphoria.
An adorably awkward older masked man has her throwing caution to the wind, taking sex outside the club as they embark on a hot online-only relationship. Behind the mask is a man who is three kinds of off-limits, but ignorance is bliss, especially when he loves to worship at the devil’s altar.
His divorce finalised, Ethan Rourke reluctantly agrees to join his best mate for a celebratory night out at the exclusive sex club, Euphoria. Even with his identity masked, he’s out of his element, but finds himself drawn to a young devil, who presents him an offer he can’t refuse. No-strings-attached phone sex—a perfect distraction from his failed marriage. It seems too good to be true.
When the two come face-to-face on campus at Beckford University, they realise just how wrong their attraction to each other is …
They should be sidelining their relationship, but is the temptation to explore more of each other too hot to ignore?
An adorably awkward older masked man has her throwing caution to the wind, taking sex outside the club as they embark on a hot online-only relationship. Behind the mask is a man who is three kinds of off-limits, but ignorance is bliss, especially when he loves to worship at the devil’s altar.
His divorce finalised, Ethan Rourke reluctantly agrees to join his best mate for a celebratory night out at the exclusive sex club, Euphoria. Even with his identity masked, he’s out of his element, but finds himself drawn to a young devil, who presents him an offer he can’t refuse. No-strings-attached phone sex—a perfect distraction from his failed marriage. It seems too good to be true.
When the two come face-to-face on campus at Beckford University, they realise just how wrong their attraction to each other is …
They should be sidelining their relationship, but is the temptation to explore more of each other too hot to ignore?
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2026
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February 23, 2026
Well, well, well, Ethan. What have you been up to with the Red Devil Beckford U student?
I mean, he went from this woe-is-me “I’m a middle-aged divorced man with baggage” vibe to an absolute seductive masked man who even made our Red Devil exhibitionist FMC Leni feel vulnerable.
This was a great read, full of emotional depth that really makes you feel close to the characters. Sideline Sins did not disappoint.
Check the trigger warnings first. They’re mostly discussions of past traumas, but it’s still worth reviewing them.
I mean, he went from this woe-is-me “I’m a middle-aged divorced man with baggage” vibe to an absolute seductive masked man who even made our Red Devil exhibitionist FMC Leni feel vulnerable.
This was a great read, full of emotional depth that really makes you feel close to the characters. Sideline Sins did not disappoint.
Check the trigger warnings first. They’re mostly discussions of past traumas, but it’s still worth reviewing them.
January 18, 2026
WOW another amazing book by JL.
I had trouble putting this book down it was so good. The tension between Ethan and Lina was so good you felt like you were there with them.
I can’t wait to read book 3.
Age gap, professor and student, masked sex club, sports Romance, sexting what more cookie you ask for.
I had trouble putting this book down it was so good. The tension between Ethan and Lina was so good you felt like you were there with them.
I can’t wait to read book 3.
Age gap, professor and student, masked sex club, sports Romance, sexting what more cookie you ask for.
March 29, 2026
JL Skye can do no wrong when it comes to writing romance, character connections, spice and plot. Her stories always grab my heart and drag it along for the ride.
The Story of Leni and Ethan is absolutely beautiful. The strength in Leni and to rebuild herzelf after her trauma is inspiring. Ethan is a man you wish every woman to find.
Absolutely loved this one.
The Story of Leni and Ethan is absolutely beautiful. The strength in Leni and to rebuild herzelf after her trauma is inspiring. Ethan is a man you wish every woman to find.
Absolutely loved this one.
January 18, 2026
I don’t even know how to find the right words..
I shouldn’t be surprised by how much I loved this book. After reading Offside Hearts, I knew the whole Beckford U series was going to be amazing.
But still.. Sideline Sins blew my mind and stole my heart. The story of Leni (Willow from Offside Hearts best friend) and Ethan is so beautiful.
Once again we start with the Masked S€X Club Euphoria, where the MCs engage in some voyeurism, followed by S€XTING and Phone S€X, without knowing who the other really is.
When it’s discovered that not only is Ethan a professor at the University Leni attends, but also her ex boyfriend’s father… well things get a little more complicated. But the way these two come together, their chemistry and passion is insatiable. They truly bring out the best in each other and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them fall inlove. Whilst some of the themes were heartbreaking (check the trigger warnings please!), the overall story was really beautiful and deliciously spicy.
I loved everything about their story, including the Epilogue that left me with such a huge smile on my face.
Highly recommend if you love the idea of - Age Gap, Ex Boyfriends Dad, Student/Professor, Healing from Trauma and Naughty times had over the phone ❤️🔥
I shouldn’t be surprised by how much I loved this book. After reading Offside Hearts, I knew the whole Beckford U series was going to be amazing.
But still.. Sideline Sins blew my mind and stole my heart. The story of Leni (Willow from Offside Hearts best friend) and Ethan is so beautiful.
Once again we start with the Masked S€X Club Euphoria, where the MCs engage in some voyeurism, followed by S€XTING and Phone S€X, without knowing who the other really is.
When it’s discovered that not only is Ethan a professor at the University Leni attends, but also her ex boyfriend’s father… well things get a little more complicated. But the way these two come together, their chemistry and passion is insatiable. They truly bring out the best in each other and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them fall inlove. Whilst some of the themes were heartbreaking (check the trigger warnings please!), the overall story was really beautiful and deliciously spicy.
I loved everything about their story, including the Epilogue that left me with such a huge smile on my face.
Highly recommend if you love the idea of - Age Gap, Ex Boyfriends Dad, Student/Professor, Healing from Trauma and Naughty times had over the phone ❤️🔥
Review of advance copy received from Author
Firstly thank you Jennah for letting me arc read Sideline Sins as damn girl you really had me hooked on that book. I literally couldn't put it down. I absolutely enjoyed it so much. I am so grateful to be a part of your team, gorgeous lady.
Where do I begin with this one, like damn this book absolutely hooked me. I really enjoyed Ethan and Leni's story. This book had me giggling and tearing up throughout this whole book. Like damn these two have absolutely amazing chemistry and the banter and cheeky moments between them. This book was absolutely fire 🔥 and omg the spice you can't forget that at all 🥵🥵🥵. These two met at an exclusive smexy club while wearing masks and they had no idea that things would go from just a casual thing to being way more and developing strong feelings for one another. These two characters deserve happiness and love for each other. They are absolutely perfect for each other.
Tropes:
age gap
college soccer
voyeurism
sexting
ex-boyfriend’s dad
masked sex club
phone sex
professor x student
If you want something that is steamy and well written romance then add this one to your TBR as holy moly I am still reeling from reading this one.
Where do I begin with this one, like damn this book absolutely hooked me. I really enjoyed Ethan and Leni's story. This book had me giggling and tearing up throughout this whole book. Like damn these two have absolutely amazing chemistry and the banter and cheeky moments between them. This book was absolutely fire 🔥 and omg the spice you can't forget that at all 🥵🥵🥵. These two met at an exclusive smexy club while wearing masks and they had no idea that things would go from just a casual thing to being way more and developing strong feelings for one another. These two characters deserve happiness and love for each other. They are absolutely perfect for each other.
Tropes:
age gap
college soccer
voyeurism
sexting
ex-boyfriend’s dad
masked sex club
phone sex
professor x student
If you want something that is steamy and well written romance then add this one to your TBR as holy moly I am still reeling from reading this one.
February 24, 2026
“Everyone has a kink,” he says with a smirk. “Most of us just repress it for fear of what people will think. That’s the beauty of this place. There’s something for everyone.”
A romance that should be forbidden in so many ways:
He's a professor at her uni,
Her jerk of an ex's dad,
and a decade and a half older than her
Why then does it feel so right?
Ethan and Leni meld together so well and fill the aching parts of their souls that crave love. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles of their circumstances or will it all come crashing down? With themes of exhibitionism/voyeurism and the first scene taking place in a masked s*x club, I was hooked from the start.
Ratings: 5 stars and 2 chilli's on the spice meter.
A romance that should be forbidden in so many ways:
He's a professor at her uni,
Her jerk of an ex's dad,
and a decade and a half older than her
Why then does it feel so right?
Ethan and Leni meld together so well and fill the aching parts of their souls that crave love. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles of their circumstances or will it all come crashing down? With themes of exhibitionism/voyeurism and the first scene taking place in a masked s*x club, I was hooked from the start.
Ratings: 5 stars and 2 chilli's on the spice meter.
February 15, 2026
FABULOUS!!!!! This age gap ex boyfriends dad smex club turned loved is top tier.
I loved this book so much. It was so easy to breeze through, JL Skyes writing is addictive and binge worthy.
If you are after a fabulous read filled with real life struggles, love, found family, football (soccer), university/smex club setting this is for you.
Please i beg of you to read these a the whole series ties so well together.
Excited to get the next book next month.
Once again JL you have done an incredible job and you hold a high place on my list of favourite author but by far my favourite indie author xo
I loved this book so much. It was so easy to breeze through, JL Skyes writing is addictive and binge worthy.
If you are after a fabulous read filled with real life struggles, love, found family, football (soccer), university/smex club setting this is for you.
Please i beg of you to read these a the whole series ties so well together.
Excited to get the next book next month.
Once again JL you have done an incredible job and you hold a high place on my list of favourite author but by far my favourite indie author xo
February 23, 2026
My Anticipation for this book was well worth the wait because holy shiii!! Blew my socks off, without spoiling anything my love for JL Skyes Books continues to grow because she seriously just gets better and better!! This story does contain triggers but there's warnings at the very beginning, my biggest tip is to just go in blind. This story follows Leni & Ethan and its so beautiful how they've came together and truly brougt out the best versions of themselves when together its like a beautiful tragic lovestory thats bound to tug the heartstrings, strongly reccomend
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved everything about this book! I couldn't put this book down, loved reading Leni and Ethan's story and was a great book to follow the prequel (Offside Hearts).
So glad the books in this series are rapid releasing, because they just have me wanting more!
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters, the story flowed so well and had me kicking my feet at parts. The ex boyfriends dad as the MMC had me waiting for how it would all pan out, and JL Skye did not disappoint!
So glad the books in this series are rapid releasing, because they just have me wanting more!
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters, the story flowed so well and had me kicking my feet at parts. The ex boyfriends dad as the MMC had me waiting for how it would all pan out, and JL Skye did not disappoint!
February 15, 2026
I truly fell in love with this couple and emerged myself so much in their story.
Leni and her traumatic past learns to love again with Ethan - she loves an older man but wasn’t expecting him to be her Ex’s dad!!
They meet at her cousins s$x club on one of the monthly masked nights not realizing who they are until later in the story.
This is a very hot and sexy read with trauma and a HEA.
4.75⭐️ 4🌶️
Leni and her traumatic past learns to love again with Ethan - she loves an older man but wasn’t expecting him to be her Ex’s dad!!
They meet at her cousins s$x club on one of the monthly masked nights not realizing who they are until later in the story.
This is a very hot and sexy read with trauma and a HEA.
4.75⭐️ 4🌶️
February 13, 2026
Leni and Ethan are just…. Eeeekkk I just love them.
From the healing they bring each other and the acceptance of one another pasts just make them a beautiful couple.
If you enjoy a good age gap, professorXstudent relationship, masked sex clubs and last but not least ex-boyfriends dad tropes then you are in for a wild ride.
Hold on tight and welcome back to Beckford U
From the healing they bring each other and the acceptance of one another pasts just make them a beautiful couple.
If you enjoy a good age gap, professorXstudent relationship, masked sex clubs and last but not least ex-boyfriends dad tropes then you are in for a wild ride.
Hold on tight and welcome back to Beckford U
February 27, 2026
Cute and Spicy
Cute, spicy, college romance with a sex club! Great combination. Leni and Ethan are adorable and I'm glad the age gap wasn't tossed in my face constantly. It was addressed and moved on. Spice was on point. A great read with a HEA.
Cute, spicy, college romance with a sex club! Great combination. Leni and Ethan are adorable and I'm glad the age gap wasn't tossed in my face constantly. It was addressed and moved on. Spice was on point. A great read with a HEA.
February 18, 2026
Immediately yes!
I knew i was going to love this from these tropes
Ex boyfriends dad
Professor/student
Masked sex club
Sexting
age gap
I am loving this series so much.The way J L Skye writes just sucks me in everytime. Ethan and Leni deserve all the happiness in the world. The way it had me laughing and feeling all the feelings.
I knew i was going to love this from these tropes
Ex boyfriends dad
Professor/student
Masked sex club
Sexting
age gap
I am loving this series so much.The way J L Skye writes just sucks me in everytime. Ethan and Leni deserve all the happiness in the world. The way it had me laughing and feeling all the feelings.
February 2, 2026
What a book. I loved every minute of Sideline Sins.
Ethan and Leni are the absolute best. I loved watching them both grow and overcome their insecurities. They are so many little moments that melt your heart.
Leni is independent and strong and knows what she wants and watching her help Ethan find himself is beautiful.
Ethan is a little lost after getting divorced and is trying to navigate his way and see a new future. It's fun and witty with just the right amount of spice.
I can't wait for more in this series!
Ethan and Leni are the absolute best. I loved watching them both grow and overcome their insecurities. They are so many little moments that melt your heart.
Leni is independent and strong and knows what she wants and watching her help Ethan find himself is beautiful.
Ethan is a little lost after getting divorced and is trying to navigate his way and see a new future. It's fun and witty with just the right amount of spice.
I can't wait for more in this series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a spicy one!!
I love the female empowerment vibes through the book! And I LOVED reading more of the bond between Leni and Willow, and their support for each other.
The scenes with Leni and Ethan are super spicy! I love a good age gap trope, and this man definitely knows what he's doing! 😍 but I also loved the emotional maturity and so much care he shows towards her.
OMFG reading about Leni's emotional trauma made me bawl my eyes out! Jennah you know how to get those emotions going!! Also, I loved the little easter eggs that were dropped during the book. I cannot wait for the next one and I'm so excited for the rapid releases being dropped once a month for the series!
I love the female empowerment vibes through the book! And I LOVED reading more of the bond between Leni and Willow, and their support for each other.
The scenes with Leni and Ethan are super spicy! I love a good age gap trope, and this man definitely knows what he's doing! 😍 but I also loved the emotional maturity and so much care he shows towards her.
OMFG reading about Leni's emotional trauma made me bawl my eyes out! Jennah you know how to get those emotions going!! Also, I loved the little easter eggs that were dropped during the book. I cannot wait for the next one and I'm so excited for the rapid releases being dropped once a month for the series!
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