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Keep Me: The Meridian Institute Series
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What is the Meridian Rehabilitation Institute
The Meridian Rehabilitation Institute is a BDSM centered in-patient facility for mental health. Patients must be stable and not a threat to themselves or others before being accepted. Waivers are signed upon entrance to consent to BDSM focused practices, up to and including sex, kink play, training by any means necessary, punishment, one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and understand that participants are willingly and consensually handing control to their trainer/therapist for the sake of their mental health and long-term healing. The environment is heavily based on TPE (of varying degrees based on patient needs and trainer expectations).
What is the Meridian Rehabilitation Institute
The Meridian Rehabilitation Institute is a BDSM centered in-patient facility for mental health. Patients must be stable and not a threat to themselves or others before being accepted. Waivers are signed upon entrance to consent to BDSM focused practices, up to and including sex, kink play, training by any means necessary, punishment, one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and understand that participants are willingly and consensually handing control to their trainer/therapist for the sake of their mental health and long-term healing. The environment is heavily based on TPE (of varying degrees based on patient needs and trainer expectations).
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2026
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September 17, 2026
Absolutely ate this up. The chemistry within this book between Nova, Blaire, and Jasper was absolutely everything. This book highlighted the Daddy Dom side of bdsm to perfection and thats one of the main reasons I loved this read. Nova's character growth throughtout this novella was outstanding. Overall this book had the perfect mix of research, plot, and character growth which made it a page turner in a matter of minutes. Highly Recommend! I got this via the author and this is my voluntary review.
September 3, 2026
Didn't realize this was another daddy kink book and its really not my thing. Glad nova got her happy ending but felt super gross about how the whole spicy scenes went and what they called her.
August 14, 2026
Keep Me
K.M Avery
4 Stars
Book 7 out of 9 in a shared world
Format: eBook
Genre: Dark Romance
The Meridian Rehabilitation Institute is a BDSM centered in-patient facility for mental health. Patients must be stable and not a threat to themselves or others before being accepted. Waivers are signed upon entrance to consent to BDSM focused practices, up to and including sex, kink play, training by any means necessary, punishment, one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and understanding that participants are willingly and consensually handling control to their trainer/therapist for the sake of their mental health and long term healing.
This is Nova, Blaine, and Jasper’s story. Blaine is retiring from the Meridian Institute and is tasked with training Jasper whilst they treat Nova. I really enjoyed their dynamic and their story.
September 6, 2026
Now this was hot! Blaine, Jasper, and Nova…girl, your daddy’s got you. And his replacement has got him. These three were so hot. But I loved the way they helped Nova overcome her eating after dealing with her husband. These three brought a whole new and spicy meaning to therapy and I was there for it.
September 9, 2026
I loved Nova, Blaine and Jasper! Their relationship and chemistry was definitely something unexpected, especially between Blaine and Jasper, but in the best way.
I love how they took care of Nova though. Daddy Dom's are always great because they are caretakers and this book highlighted that so well. Nova's growth was also beautiful to see. She became so confident and I also loved how they cared for her. Fantastic book!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶.5
I love how they took care of Nova though. Daddy Dom's are always great because they are caretakers and this book highlighted that so well. Nova's growth was also beautiful to see. She became so confident and I also loved how they cared for her. Fantastic book!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶.5
August 19, 2026
Nova decides to go to Meridian as a last resort. Where she is introduced to trainer Blaine and trainer Jaspyr. Blaine was my favorite. Always calm and collected. But the duo makes an amazing trio!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow I really enjoyed book 9 of The Meridian Institute Series.
This is Nova,Blaine and Jasper's truly heartwarming story.
Gosh I keep thinking this one is my favorite until I get to the next one. I guess they are all my favorite in their own special way.
Any who!
Our FMC Nova is a very broken soul when her path finally leads her to The Meridian Rehabilitation Institute. Where she meets her trainers Blaine who is retiring and Jasper is to take his place.
I absolutely loved how our MMC's took care of Nova and it was beautiful to watch her unfold into a beautiful new flower. Bright, confident, happy. Love loved this story. Another HEA from The Meridian Rehabilitation Institute where healing is a choice.
Please check TW before reading.
K.M. thank you for this wonderful story. And I am hoping to hear more about these three.
Enjoy darklings 🤗🖤
This is Nova,Blaine and Jasper's truly heartwarming story.
Gosh I keep thinking this one is my favorite until I get to the next one. I guess they are all my favorite in their own special way.
Any who!
Our FMC Nova is a very broken soul when her path finally leads her to The Meridian Rehabilitation Institute. Where she meets her trainers Blaine who is retiring and Jasper is to take his place.
I absolutely loved how our MMC's took care of Nova and it was beautiful to watch her unfold into a beautiful new flower. Bright, confident, happy. Love loved this story. Another HEA from The Meridian Rehabilitation Institute where healing is a choice.
Please check TW before reading.
K.M. thank you for this wonderful story. And I am hoping to hear more about these three.
Enjoy darklings 🤗🖤
September 7, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸- 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮
🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Nova, Blaine, & Jasper
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕BDSM
📕MFM romance
📕age gap
📕dom/sub dynamic
📕bi-awakening
🖤𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼🖤
“Well, here goes nothing. Time to meet my trainer-in-training.”
“I could get used to this, to us all cuddling to sleep at night, and that scares me.”
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
Such a spicy little addition to the series that feels like more characters being introduced in one grand book. The powerful dynamic between the characters is paced perfectly within the plot. I really enjoyed each characters’ reluctance at the start to fully open up to each other, and I loved how they all pulled each other together by the end. Like they were meant to be with each other by fate. Fate that brought them to the institute and I loved the happy ending… well… there might be more to this excited throuple.
*spoilers*
It’s been ten months since she finally escaped her abusive husband by taking his life. And for the last ten months, she’s been living in a psych ward. Knowing she is to be released, she decides to attend the six-week in-patient therapy course at the Meridian Institute in hopes to overcome the feeling that she’ll never find love while struggling with an eating disorder.
It’s there that she is introduced to Blaine, an older gentleman who is getting ready to retire from the institute. He’s a bit of a grumpy old man, but starts to lighten up the more he is around Nova. But before his contract is over, he is tasked with his final patient as well as training the next trainer, Jasper.
See, Jasper has had experience in the BDSM world, as he had used to work in a club that focused on it. These two were absolutely made for Nova, as they drive her to the edge… quite literally… in order to show how much their relationship has grown within the last six weeks since arrival. There’s a lot of daddy dom themes within this book, but it kinda just works for Nova’s story.
🖤𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵🖤
The teaser at the end letting me know that their story will continue at me on the edge of my seat! I really enjoyed this age gap relationship and the way they all pretty much saved each other. Nova, Jasper, and Blaine are just inseparable, even when some are jealous of others when they weren’t all playing together. The scenes where they do all play together was just passionately written, always making sure their woman was comfortable. Another banger from Avery!
**no AI was used to generate any part of this review**
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸- 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮
🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Nova, Blaine, & Jasper
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕BDSM
📕MFM romance
📕age gap
📕dom/sub dynamic
📕bi-awakening
🖤𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼🖤
“Well, here goes nothing. Time to meet my trainer-in-training.”
“I could get used to this, to us all cuddling to sleep at night, and that scares me.”
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
Such a spicy little addition to the series that feels like more characters being introduced in one grand book. The powerful dynamic between the characters is paced perfectly within the plot. I really enjoyed each characters’ reluctance at the start to fully open up to each other, and I loved how they all pulled each other together by the end. Like they were meant to be with each other by fate. Fate that brought them to the institute and I loved the happy ending… well… there might be more to this excited throuple.
*spoilers*
It’s been ten months since she finally escaped her abusive husband by taking his life. And for the last ten months, she’s been living in a psych ward. Knowing she is to be released, she decides to attend the six-week in-patient therapy course at the Meridian Institute in hopes to overcome the feeling that she’ll never find love while struggling with an eating disorder.
It’s there that she is introduced to Blaine, an older gentleman who is getting ready to retire from the institute. He’s a bit of a grumpy old man, but starts to lighten up the more he is around Nova. But before his contract is over, he is tasked with his final patient as well as training the next trainer, Jasper.
See, Jasper has had experience in the BDSM world, as he had used to work in a club that focused on it. These two were absolutely made for Nova, as they drive her to the edge… quite literally… in order to show how much their relationship has grown within the last six weeks since arrival. There’s a lot of daddy dom themes within this book, but it kinda just works for Nova’s story.
🖤𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵🖤
The teaser at the end letting me know that their story will continue at me on the edge of my seat! I really enjoyed this age gap relationship and the way they all pretty much saved each other. Nova, Jasper, and Blaine are just inseparable, even when some are jealous of others when they weren’t all playing together. The scenes where they do all play together was just passionately written, always making sure their woman was comfortable. Another banger from Avery!
**no AI was used to generate any part of this review**
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a BDSM based dark erotic romance - please check the content warnings before reading.
Keep Me is part of The Meridian Institute shared world series, there are 9 books by 9 different authors and can be read together or on their own.
Dove in head first with this one. The whole premise of this series had be intrigued from the start, a psychiatric institution that uses BSDM to heal and rebuild patients, where do I sign up?
The characters had it all from tall, tattooed men with daddy dom vibes to a woman who did the only thing she could to escape the torment she lived in.
Blaine is an older Daddy Dom who is getting ready to retire from his job at Meridian when he is tasked with one last client and training a new trainer. His reluctance at first makes him the perfect grumpy yet powerful MMC we all love in this kind of role. I adored his whole personality type and loved watching him soften emotionally when it came to Nova and Jasper.
Jasper is the new guy, he has experience as a dom from working in a BDSM club but is new to using it as therapy. He has more of a playful vibe than Blaine and I think this added to the whole dynamic they were trying to create for Nova, it was a little good cop bad cop sometimes but when they worked together, god damn did they work TOGETHER!
Nova is strong but after being in an abusive marriage that ended with fighting back and ultimately killing him in self defence. She has never experienced real love and has a struggling relationship with food thanks to her past but this is where Blaine and Jasper come in to help her heal.
The way the story develops is rather heart-warming and the way the dynamic shifts from trainers and trainee to a little throuple that cant let go of each other. I enjoyed the way the romance flowed throw around the spice and darkness, it made a short story really build into something fabulous.
I love a good sharing scene and this one did not disappoint, opening new doors for all 3 characters and creating more passion and caring as well as getting you hot and wanting.
KM never seems to fail with her characters and I love the way she writes her men most of all. Very much a sucker for a Daddy with tattoos and gravely voice.
Fantastic read, cannot wait to get into the rest of the series and see what the other authors bring to the table.
Keep Me is part of The Meridian Institute shared world series, there are 9 books by 9 different authors and can be read together or on their own.
Dove in head first with this one. The whole premise of this series had be intrigued from the start, a psychiatric institution that uses BSDM to heal and rebuild patients, where do I sign up?
The characters had it all from tall, tattooed men with daddy dom vibes to a woman who did the only thing she could to escape the torment she lived in.
Blaine is an older Daddy Dom who is getting ready to retire from his job at Meridian when he is tasked with one last client and training a new trainer. His reluctance at first makes him the perfect grumpy yet powerful MMC we all love in this kind of role. I adored his whole personality type and loved watching him soften emotionally when it came to Nova and Jasper.
Jasper is the new guy, he has experience as a dom from working in a BDSM club but is new to using it as therapy. He has more of a playful vibe than Blaine and I think this added to the whole dynamic they were trying to create for Nova, it was a little good cop bad cop sometimes but when they worked together, god damn did they work TOGETHER!
Nova is strong but after being in an abusive marriage that ended with fighting back and ultimately killing him in self defence. She has never experienced real love and has a struggling relationship with food thanks to her past but this is where Blaine and Jasper come in to help her heal.
The way the story develops is rather heart-warming and the way the dynamic shifts from trainers and trainee to a little throuple that cant let go of each other. I enjoyed the way the romance flowed throw around the spice and darkness, it made a short story really build into something fabulous.
I love a good sharing scene and this one did not disappoint, opening new doors for all 3 characters and creating more passion and caring as well as getting you hot and wanting.
KM never seems to fail with her characters and I love the way she writes her men most of all. Very much a sucker for a Daddy with tattoos and gravely voice.
Fantastic read, cannot wait to get into the rest of the series and see what the other authors bring to the table.
September 3, 2026
This is another great instalment in the Meridian Institute series.
I loved Blaine, Jasper and Nova's story.
As a inpatient in hospital, in the Psych ward, Nova had not seen the outside world for 10 months.
She ended her long term marriage of abuse by the only means left to her,
Once the trial was over and she was found to be defending herself against his abuse, she then had to learn to live with all that had happened.
She had lost her family and her friends since the incident!
She was then offered admission into the Meridian Institute for their six week program using BDSM techniques to help with the process of healing.
Unsure of her decision, but not liking the other option, she was admitted to the institute.
There she meets Blaine and Jasper, her trainers.
Blaine is retiring from his position as a trainer, at the age of 45, he was known a Daddy Dom.
Jasper was in training and was to shadow Blaine and learn from him.
But when both men met Nova, they felt an instant attraction.
This is a why choose dark romance with many triggers.
The most obvious is Nova's eating disorder, which both men were happy to help her overcome.
Blaine and Jasper also hide their hidden feelings towards each other, and the storyline shows a Bi awakening for both men. There is no on page sexual acts between Blaine and Jasper in this story.
So, How does Nova get to keep her men? And is she worthy? She doesn't think she is!
And as with all the Meridian Institute stories, as their submissive, new feelings evolve between them all and Nova realises that she would like both Blaine and Jasper after her six weeks has finished.
I love the thought that this story is .........
To Be Continued........Yes!! Fist pump right there LOL as we may be given the opportunity to see how life is for Blaine, Jasper and Nova after The Meridian Institute!
I loved Blaine, Jasper and Nova's story.
As a inpatient in hospital, in the Psych ward, Nova had not seen the outside world for 10 months.
She ended her long term marriage of abuse by the only means left to her,
Once the trial was over and she was found to be defending herself against his abuse, she then had to learn to live with all that had happened.
She had lost her family and her friends since the incident!
She was then offered admission into the Meridian Institute for their six week program using BDSM techniques to help with the process of healing.
Unsure of her decision, but not liking the other option, she was admitted to the institute.
There she meets Blaine and Jasper, her trainers.
Blaine is retiring from his position as a trainer, at the age of 45, he was known a Daddy Dom.
Jasper was in training and was to shadow Blaine and learn from him.
But when both men met Nova, they felt an instant attraction.
This is a why choose dark romance with many triggers.
The most obvious is Nova's eating disorder, which both men were happy to help her overcome.
Blaine and Jasper also hide their hidden feelings towards each other, and the storyline shows a Bi awakening for both men. There is no on page sexual acts between Blaine and Jasper in this story.
So, How does Nova get to keep her men? And is she worthy? She doesn't think she is!
And as with all the Meridian Institute stories, as their submissive, new feelings evolve between them all and Nova realises that she would like both Blaine and Jasper after her six weeks has finished.
I love the thought that this story is .........
To Be Continued........Yes!! Fist pump right there LOL as we may be given the opportunity to see how life is for Blaine, Jasper and Nova after The Meridian Institute!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this dark BDSM romance! Nova, Blaine and Jasper were so beautiful together and had the most amazing chemistry. 🥰
Nova is dealing with a lot of trauma after escaping an abusive marriage and becomes a patient at a BDSM-centred facility that helps people process trauma. Blaine is assigned as her Dom, with Jasper joining them as a Dom in training for the six-week program.
I loved the way Blaine and Jasper treated Nova. They cared for her so beautifully, knowing when she needed them to be gentle and when she needed to be pushed outside her comfort zone. Along the way, we get to watch both men slowly fall for her, while Blaine and Jasper are also trying to figure out their own growing feelings for each other.
One of my favourite parts was watching Nova slowly become herself again. She starts enjoying the things she loves, finding her confidence and learning to speak up about her own wants and needs. ❤️🩹
These three were so cute together but also incredibly spicy! I absolutely loved their dynamic and definitely need more from them.
A beautiful short read that explores safe, consensual BDSM, mental health and healing after trauma. 🖤
✨ What to expect:
⏳ Age Gap
⛓️ BDSM
❤️🩹 Anxiety Rep
🧠 Mental Health Rep
🌈 Bi Awakening
💘 Insta-Love
🫶 Eating Disorder Rep
❤️🔥 MFM
🥹 HFN Ending
🖤 Dom/Sub Dynamics
🌹 Trauma & Healing
Spice Rating: 5/5 🌶️
Nova is dealing with a lot of trauma after escaping an abusive marriage and becomes a patient at a BDSM-centred facility that helps people process trauma. Blaine is assigned as her Dom, with Jasper joining them as a Dom in training for the six-week program.
I loved the way Blaine and Jasper treated Nova. They cared for her so beautifully, knowing when she needed them to be gentle and when she needed to be pushed outside her comfort zone. Along the way, we get to watch both men slowly fall for her, while Blaine and Jasper are also trying to figure out their own growing feelings for each other.
One of my favourite parts was watching Nova slowly become herself again. She starts enjoying the things she loves, finding her confidence and learning to speak up about her own wants and needs. ❤️🩹
These three were so cute together but also incredibly spicy! I absolutely loved their dynamic and definitely need more from them.
A beautiful short read that explores safe, consensual BDSM, mental health and healing after trauma. 🖤
✨ What to expect:
⏳ Age Gap
⛓️ BDSM
❤️🩹 Anxiety Rep
🧠 Mental Health Rep
🌈 Bi Awakening
💘 Insta-Love
🫶 Eating Disorder Rep
❤️🔥 MFM
🥹 HFN Ending
🖤 Dom/Sub Dynamics
🌹 Trauma & Healing
Spice Rating: 5/5 🌶️
September 4, 2026
*Please Read The Trigger Warnings!!!*
I absolutely devoured this book. This is another phenomenal book in The Meridian Institue Series. This book focuses on Nova, Blaine, and Jasper. The relationship is MMF and does involves a DDLG dynamic. Nova was severely mistreated and abused by her husband. She decided to take things into her own hands. As part of her recovery and learning to take her life back she agrees to seek treatment at the Meridian Institute. She is partnered with Blaine and Jasper. Blaine is entering his last session as a trainer and he is tasked with mentoring newcomer Jasper. I absolutely adored the dynamic between the three. These two huge, tatted, ex-military men doted on her and treated their Baby Girl like a princess. I loved watching Nova grow to express herself and make decisions on her own. Daddy and Sir helped her heal and thrive. I enjoyed that the author included several fun and creative elements in her writing. Nova was underweight and had an aversion to eating because of her ex. So the guys came up with fun ways to tempt her to eat. And I just loved the implementation of personalized things for Nova's character like the roof access and her birthday. I absolutely loved the ending! It was just so them! I loved everything about this book and can't recommend it enough!
I absolutely devoured this book. This is another phenomenal book in The Meridian Institue Series. This book focuses on Nova, Blaine, and Jasper. The relationship is MMF and does involves a DDLG dynamic. Nova was severely mistreated and abused by her husband. She decided to take things into her own hands. As part of her recovery and learning to take her life back she agrees to seek treatment at the Meridian Institute. She is partnered with Blaine and Jasper. Blaine is entering his last session as a trainer and he is tasked with mentoring newcomer Jasper. I absolutely adored the dynamic between the three. These two huge, tatted, ex-military men doted on her and treated their Baby Girl like a princess. I loved watching Nova grow to express herself and make decisions on her own. Daddy and Sir helped her heal and thrive. I enjoyed that the author included several fun and creative elements in her writing. Nova was underweight and had an aversion to eating because of her ex. So the guys came up with fun ways to tempt her to eat. And I just loved the implementation of personalized things for Nova's character like the roof access and her birthday. I absolutely loved the ending! It was just so them! I loved everything about this book and can't recommend it enough!
Review of advance copy received from Author
🖤 BDSM | Daddy Dom | Age Play | Why Choose/MMF | Trauma & Healing
⚠️ Definitely check your triggers!
Keep Me takes us back to the Meridian Institute, this time with Nova, Blaine, and Jasper, and I really enjoyed getting another look at the unconventional way Meridian uses BDSM and sensory experiences to help its residents work through their trauma.
Nova comes to Meridian after surviving an extremely abusive marriage that ultimately led her to defending herself during another assault. Rather than returning to the home where so much of her trauma occurred, she chooses six weeks at Meridian.
That's where she meets Blaine and Jasper.
Blaine is supposed to be completing his final session at Meridian while training Jasper to take over his position. Nova is meant to be their client—but feelings apparently didn't get that memo. The connection that develops between all three was one of my favorite parts of the story, especially watching the dynamic between Blaine and Jasper develop right alongside their individual relationships with Nova.
I also really liked the Daddy Dom/little dynamic in this one. Blaine and Jasper handle Nova with such care while still pushing her to work through the things her husband took away from her. I especially enjoyed seeing them help her replace negative associations with safer, positive sensory experiences so she could begin reclaiming things she hadn't been able to enjoy because they were connected to memories of her marriage.
There's plenty of spice, but the BDSM elements actually serve a purpose within Nova's story instead of just being thrown in for the 🌶️🌶️🌶️.
And then... TO BE CONTINUED?! 👀
Excuse me while I keep an eye out because apparently I'm not finished with Nova, Blaine, and Jasper yet!
Overall, this was a solid 4-star read
for me. Dark, spicy, emotional, and another interesting trip inside the Meridian Institute.
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: Domestic violence, sexual assault/marital rape, physical/verbal/emotional abuse, murder/death, trauma/PTSD themes, psychiatric hospitalization, BDSM, Daddy Dom/little & age-play dynamics, food/eating-related trauma, and other mature/dark themes.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5 Spice
⚠️ Definitely check your triggers!
Keep Me takes us back to the Meridian Institute, this time with Nova, Blaine, and Jasper, and I really enjoyed getting another look at the unconventional way Meridian uses BDSM and sensory experiences to help its residents work through their trauma.
Nova comes to Meridian after surviving an extremely abusive marriage that ultimately led her to defending herself during another assault. Rather than returning to the home where so much of her trauma occurred, she chooses six weeks at Meridian.
That's where she meets Blaine and Jasper.
Blaine is supposed to be completing his final session at Meridian while training Jasper to take over his position. Nova is meant to be their client—but feelings apparently didn't get that memo. The connection that develops between all three was one of my favorite parts of the story, especially watching the dynamic between Blaine and Jasper develop right alongside their individual relationships with Nova.
I also really liked the Daddy Dom/little dynamic in this one. Blaine and Jasper handle Nova with such care while still pushing her to work through the things her husband took away from her. I especially enjoyed seeing them help her replace negative associations with safer, positive sensory experiences so she could begin reclaiming things she hadn't been able to enjoy because they were connected to memories of her marriage.
There's plenty of spice, but the BDSM elements actually serve a purpose within Nova's story instead of just being thrown in for the 🌶️🌶️🌶️.
And then... TO BE CONTINUED?! 👀
Excuse me while I keep an eye out because apparently I'm not finished with Nova, Blaine, and Jasper yet!
Overall, this was a solid 4-star read
for me. Dark, spicy, emotional, and another interesting trip inside the Meridian Institute.
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: Domestic violence, sexual assault/marital rape, physical/verbal/emotional abuse, murder/death, trauma/PTSD themes, psychiatric hospitalization, BDSM, Daddy Dom/little & age-play dynamics, food/eating-related trauma, and other mature/dark themes.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5 Spice
Review of advance copy received from Author
The number of times at the beginning of this book that I read "Nova" as "Nora" and was confused AF on what character this was, was too darn high lmao! Took me almost two chapters to get it figured out in my head.
Okay, so this is about NoVa (my emphasis, obviously), Blaine, and Jasper. We didn't see a lot of Nova's life from before Meridian Institute, but what we saw was more than enough, poor woman. Read your triggers before jumping into this book, there is a lot going on! Nova quickly learns that she can count on Blaine and Jasper, and we watch their relationship unfold.
This book ended with "to be continued" so I'm not sure if that means with the other Meridian Institute books or if I need to keep my eyes open for another Nova book.... -eyes-
Okay, so this is about NoVa (my emphasis, obviously), Blaine, and Jasper. We didn't see a lot of Nova's life from before Meridian Institute, but what we saw was more than enough, poor woman. Read your triggers before jumping into this book, there is a lot going on! Nova quickly learns that she can count on Blaine and Jasper, and we watch their relationship unfold.
This book ended with "to be continued" so I'm not sure if that means with the other Meridian Institute books or if I need to keep my eyes open for another Nova book.... -eyes-
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is probably my favorite book in the Meridian Institute Series so far!
We have three main characters: Nova, Blaine aka Daddy, and Jasper aka Sir. Nova has spent the last 10 months in an inpatient mental health facility after killing her husband in self-defense. Her time there has come to an end, but her growth journey is not over yet. Her next step is the Meridian Institute.
Jasper finally got his break, his offer letter, so to speak, to become a trainer at the Meridian Institute. For his first 6-week assignment, he is partnered with long-time veteran Blaine, who is on his last assignment.
During the 6 weeks, Nova Blaine and Jasper have the opportunity to grow, explore, and find more of life for themselves.
I can't wait for their stories to continue!
We have three main characters: Nova, Blaine aka Daddy, and Jasper aka Sir. Nova has spent the last 10 months in an inpatient mental health facility after killing her husband in self-defense. Her time there has come to an end, but her growth journey is not over yet. Her next step is the Meridian Institute.
Jasper finally got his break, his offer letter, so to speak, to become a trainer at the Meridian Institute. For his first 6-week assignment, he is partnered with long-time veteran Blaine, who is on his last assignment.
During the 6 weeks, Nova Blaine and Jasper have the opportunity to grow, explore, and find more of life for themselves.
I can't wait for their stories to continue!
September 23, 2026
Keep Me takes us back to the Meridian Institute, Where this time we meet Nova, Blaine, and Jasper, together Jasper & Blaine helps nova to work through the trauma her husband put her through and begin to reclaim her confindence, trust and her body.
However we dont really get the full picture of exactly what happened between nova and her husband which led her to seek help at meridian
But the feelings that progress between the three of them, the mmc' s are supportive caring and felt natrual.
Overall this was another good addition to the series. Well written, well paced, spicy and emotional dark romance.
To Be Continued...... Km Avery Clearly intents to write another book connected to this story, 👀❗️
However we dont really get the full picture of exactly what happened between nova and her husband which led her to seek help at meridian
But the feelings that progress between the three of them, the mmc' s are supportive caring and felt natrual.
Overall this was another good addition to the series. Well written, well paced, spicy and emotional dark romance.
To Be Continued...... Km Avery Clearly intents to write another book connected to this story, 👀❗️
Review of advance copy received from Author
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝
KEEP ME
By K.M AVERY
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sizzling, racy and scrumptious
It is about a girl named Nova who had treatment in a psychiatric facility and is about to be discharged, yet an offer came in to stay a few weeks at Meridian Institute drops on her lap.
The story tackles relieving abusive trauma and eating disorders in a sensual manner that leads to BDSM.
A sexy way to relieve trauma and find greyish relationship.
This is a nail-bitter! Yet you'll never feel hanging.
This is for mature readers only. And remember, always check your triggers. Read at your own risk.
KEEP ME
By K.M AVERY
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sizzling, racy and scrumptious
It is about a girl named Nova who had treatment in a psychiatric facility and is about to be discharged, yet an offer came in to stay a few weeks at Meridian Institute drops on her lap.
The story tackles relieving abusive trauma and eating disorders in a sensual manner that leads to BDSM.
A sexy way to relieve trauma and find greyish relationship.
This is a nail-bitter! Yet you'll never feel hanging.
This is for mature readers only. And remember, always check your triggers. Read at your own risk.
August 31, 2026
ARC review
This was possibly one of my fav books out of the 9 bks in the series. Our thruple is 2 trainers Blaine and Jasper and our FMC Nora. Nora has been through hell with her husband and after another awful night with him she finally snaps and Hank gets what he deserves but Nora has been worn down and belittled and harmed in so many different ways. After a stint in hospital Nora is sent to The Meridian institute and things get hot and heavy between our love triangle. The spice and smut is top tier !! As always check your trigger warnings but I really enjoyed this one another 5🌟 ARC !
I received an advance reader copy from the author and leave this honest review voluntarily
This was possibly one of my fav books out of the 9 bks in the series. Our thruple is 2 trainers Blaine and Jasper and our FMC Nora. Nora has been through hell with her husband and after another awful night with him she finally snaps and Hank gets what he deserves but Nora has been worn down and belittled and harmed in so many different ways. After a stint in hospital Nora is sent to The Meridian institute and things get hot and heavy between our love triangle. The spice and smut is top tier !! As always check your trigger warnings but I really enjoyed this one another 5🌟 ARC !
I received an advance reader copy from the author and leave this honest review voluntarily
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this book. Loved the dynamics of the group in this one. They each seemed to really learn something about themselves which I really liked. The only thing that got me was she seemed a little immature not too much but a little. Nothing that effects the book but just personally it made me pause for a minute in a few spots. Otherwise this book was amazing. I totally felt connected to them and felt their relationship and the emotions. It didn't feel rushed even though it is a short read. And definitely read the trigger warnings
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was somewhat sweet because these men are such softies in heart. Blaine is hoping he could retire after this one assignment but that is challenged when Jasper and Nova is put in his hands. And Jasper is trainer in training but he has a dilemma what comes to his feelings for both Blaine and Nova. Nova is a character you might get frustrated at first. She is a young adult wrapped in kids mind. Her issues are not handled that detailed but I loved the chemistry developed throughout the story.
(This is a willing review for Arc from author)
(This is a willing review for Arc from author)
Review of advance copy received from Author
Nova had a controlling alcoholic husband. After his death and a 10-month stay in a psych hospital, she is sent to Meridian to deal with all her issues. Blaine is her trainer, and Jasper is shadowing Blaine and learns about their unique blend of bd$m and treatment. This was one of my favorites from the shared world series. It was compelling, mysterious, suspenseful, and hot. I enjoyed the main characters, their dynamics, and how they interacted. The only thing is that it was open-ended and seemed unfinished. It does have possible triggers, so read the warnings or read at your own risk.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What’s not to love when a woman is tired of the abuse she endures and unalives that person. Though she does go to a mental institution for 10 months because of the spiral it put her into. When she is about to be discharged home she is given the option of going to The Meridian Institute where therapy is guided by BDSM. She meets her trainer and the trainer in training that is shadowing him as he is supposed to take over. During her time they all go through amazing growth and fall for one another. Will it continue once the six week program is over? Gotta read to find out.
August 31, 2026
Check TWs to read to your comfort level.
Nova arrives at the Meridian Institute with the goal of healing from an abusive marriage -- one that ended in the demise of her spouse ☠️
Her assigned trainer, Blaine, is one that is preparing to retire so he is handing off and training the new person, Jasper. They developed the perfect treatment plan to help her heal. Trainers are not meant to fraternize with clients, but somethings proximity changes. Everything is consensual and their dynamic is supportive, healing, with a dash of spice.
Nova arrives at the Meridian Institute with the goal of healing from an abusive marriage -- one that ended in the demise of her spouse ☠️
Her assigned trainer, Blaine, is one that is preparing to retire so he is handing off and training the new person, Jasper. They developed the perfect treatment plan to help her heal. Trainers are not meant to fraternize with clients, but somethings proximity changes. Everything is consensual and their dynamic is supportive, healing, with a dash of spice.
August 18, 2026
This was Book 7 of The Meridian Institute Series and was written by KM Avery. It was wonderful. This story was about Nova, Blaine, and Jasper. Nova comes to the Meridian Institute after something happens then she responds to. This was Blaine‘s last case and Jasper is shadowing him, watching them all connect and Nova heal from all events was wonderful.
I received an advanced review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advanced review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book has Daddy kink and Babygirl. You put these both in a story and you got me. I did really enjoy this story. The way that Blaine and Jasper took care of Nova with both dominate and tenderness is endearing and sexy.
It was apparent quickly on that Nova, Blaine, and Jasper were a good fix for one another. These vibed off each other. The heat level for this story is high. Yet, it has a good storyline and engaging characters that I grew close to.
It was apparent quickly on that Nova, Blaine, and Jasper were a good fix for one another. These vibed off each other. The heat level for this story is high. Yet, it has a good storyline and engaging characters that I grew close to.
August 27, 2026
Nova is in an abusive marriage. One night when her husband is assaulting her she kills him in self defense. No charges are pressed against her but she ends up in a medical facility for 10 months. Then she is referred to the Meridian institute where they use BDSM as treatment. She is assigned to Blaine who is a daddy dom and Jasper who is in training. This was a great dark romance with lots of good spice. It is dark so check your triggers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Nova, Blaine and Jasper moved up my list as my favourite trouple.
I wasn't sure with the daddy dom thing but it worked and I really liked that Jasper jumped on the bandwagon of calling Blaine daddy too.
I don't have an issue with age gap or age play but I hadn't paid attention to Nova's age until it was her birthday and my heart broke for her for what she had been through for being such a young age.
I do need more of these 3. So hopefully K.M. will expand the story.
I wasn't sure with the daddy dom thing but it worked and I really liked that Jasper jumped on the bandwagon of calling Blaine daddy too.
I don't have an issue with age gap or age play but I hadn't paid attention to Nova's age until it was her birthday and my heart broke for her for what she had been through for being such a young age.
I do need more of these 3. So hopefully K.M. will expand the story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this addition to the series. While I'm not a huge fan of the DDLG thing in my romance, this one was done in a way that didn't make me cringe. It wasnt overly used, not did it feel like it was the main focus. It was sprinkled in here and there. The relationship between them was cute in a comfy way. I enjoyed the writing and hope we get to see what happens after graduation.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a dark BDSM romance within the Meridian Institute series. In this story we follow Nova, Jasper, and Blaine. There is a lot of trauma wrapped around Nova. Jasper and Blaine are her 2 Doms that help her through everything. We also get so much spice in this one. K.M. Avery did an amazing job! I will reviewing all 9 stories so be sure to check my profile for the other 8!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I just loved the dynamic between this threesome!
Blaine is retiring and teaching Jasper the ropes.
Nova is their client.
Her life was and is not easy!
Could she be Blaine's Little?
How will Jasper fit in?
She was in the hospital for ten months. This six week program will hopefully set her up for success! Will it?
Steamy!
Blaine is retiring and teaching Jasper the ropes.
Nova is their client.
Her life was and is not easy!
Could she be Blaine's Little?
How will Jasper fit in?
She was in the hospital for ten months. This six week program will hopefully set her up for success! Will it?
Steamy!
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