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A mechanic unintentionally wins a contest to co-star alongside her favorite adult film actor, in this spicy debut romance.
After a lifetime of sexual frustration, an exceptionally bad day at the garage, and a full box of wine, Amelia Roarke finds herself entering the last contest she ever expects to win—one that promises the opportunity to feature with the adult film star that’s had her enraptured since the very first video she saw him in.
As his studio’s front-runner, Cal (known as Kyle Rose to his viewers) has a lot of experience. He takes pride in delivering performances worth subscribing for, ones that focus on artistry rather than body parts. He’s all charm when he gets his new co-star in front of the cameras—until the secret she’s been keeping under wraps reveals itself in the middle of their scene and sends him spiraling.
Their time together is incendiary. While Cal is certain their chemistry could be life-changing, Amelia is less convinced. After all, knowing somebody’s body isn’t the same as knowing what’s in their heart.
After a lifetime of sexual frustration, an exceptionally bad day at the garage, and a full box of wine, Amelia Roarke finds herself entering the last contest she ever expects to win—one that promises the opportunity to feature with the adult film star that’s had her enraptured since the very first video she saw him in.
As his studio’s front-runner, Cal (known as Kyle Rose to his viewers) has a lot of experience. He takes pride in delivering performances worth subscribing for, ones that focus on artistry rather than body parts. He’s all charm when he gets his new co-star in front of the cameras—until the secret she’s been keeping under wraps reveals itself in the middle of their scene and sends him spiraling.
Their time together is incendiary. While Cal is certain their chemistry could be life-changing, Amelia is less convinced. After all, knowing somebody’s body isn’t the same as knowing what’s in their heart.
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July 22, 2026
Calling all Ao3 addicts! 🗣️ If you want addictive Fanfiction energy with a juicy plot and electric chemistry, you need to read this book!
I absolutely love it when fanfic authors get traditionally published because they’re experts on how to balance elite pacing, the juiciest of plots, and the best angst.
The story starts with Amelia discovering a new favorite adult film actor, Kyle Rose. Her infatuation with him grows over the months. Many boxes of cheap wine later, she jokingly signs up for a contest to be featured in Kyle Rose’s next video. Surprise surprise!! Guess who wins the contest?!
Honestly, this was the type of writing and plot that keeps you up till 3 AM. Normally, I put away my book at night and read on Ao3. But not this book! This genuinely possessed that manic Fanfiction energy that is comparable to drugs. What’s more, it’s polished and edited so that there are no distracting typos.
The characters were also written so well, especially Amelia. Her strength was obvious throughout the entire book. The sexism that she faced while working in the car shop was hard to read, but realistic nonetheless. Additionally, the tension between Amelia and her parents was written very well. It added a lot of depth to Amelia’s character, having to carry the weight of her parents’ disapproval. It made her a stronger character and someone easy to root for.
Cal (Kyle Rose) on the other hand was not written as well. He was a little bit two-dimensional. We were provided details about his job in the adult entertainment industry and his college friends that roped him into it, but besides that we get basically nothing else. What about his parents? Are they supportive of his career? Are they close? He’s a fun and sexy character but definitely underdeveloped.
Only other critique is that I wish there were more New York City vibes. The story is set in NYC but we don’t get any descriptions of bustling crowds or packed subways to really help set the scene.
Besides that, this really was such a fun and addictive read. Perfect for fans of Ao3 fics and absolutely unputdownable plots.
4.25 stars. ⭐️
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Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are entirely my own.
📆 Publication Date: January 18, 2026
I absolutely love it when fanfic authors get traditionally published because they’re experts on how to balance elite pacing, the juiciest of plots, and the best angst.
The story starts with Amelia discovering a new favorite adult film actor, Kyle Rose. Her infatuation with him grows over the months. Many boxes of cheap wine later, she jokingly signs up for a contest to be featured in Kyle Rose’s next video. Surprise surprise!! Guess who wins the contest?!
Honestly, this was the type of writing and plot that keeps you up till 3 AM. Normally, I put away my book at night and read on Ao3. But not this book! This genuinely possessed that manic Fanfiction energy that is comparable to drugs. What’s more, it’s polished and edited so that there are no distracting typos.
The characters were also written so well, especially Amelia. Her strength was obvious throughout the entire book. The sexism that she faced while working in the car shop was hard to read, but realistic nonetheless. Additionally, the tension between Amelia and her parents was written very well. It added a lot of depth to Amelia’s character, having to carry the weight of her parents’ disapproval. It made her a stronger character and someone easy to root for.
Cal (Kyle Rose) on the other hand was not written as well. He was a little bit two-dimensional. We were provided details about his job in the adult entertainment industry and his college friends that roped him into it, but besides that we get basically nothing else. What about his parents? Are they supportive of his career? Are they close? He’s a fun and sexy character but definitely underdeveloped.
Only other critique is that I wish there were more New York City vibes. The story is set in NYC but we don’t get any descriptions of bustling crowds or packed subways to really help set the scene.
Besides that, this really was such a fun and addictive read. Perfect for fans of Ao3 fics and absolutely unputdownable plots.
4.25 stars. ⭐️
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Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are entirely my own.
📆 Publication Date: January 18, 2026
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I am shocked by the depravities that happen in this book. SHOCKED.
I’m kidding, but seriously this is basically a collection of explicit scenes loosely held together by a storyline. This had so much potential, but it never went beyond surface level which is a pity.
The romance was sadly way too insta-lovey. I thought Cal was so interesting at first, right up until he asked to date Amelia immediately after their first spicy scene. I don’t mind a man who goes after what he wants, but he turned into a possessive, puppy eyed boring MMC. Add in his obsession with her virginity and being her first… Ngl, he felt a little creepy. What a disappointment.
And speaking of disappointments, their first official date felt like a weird job interview. Where is the chemistry??? Amelia just asks a bunch of questions about his life which is ridiculously boring and the worst possible way to give character background. She even has these weird little tests, like if he checks out the waitress or doesn’t let her pay then it’s a red flag. Somebody needs to tell this woman that making up silly tests is a red flag in itself. Sigh.
Also, at times this felt like two different stories thrown together. I wanted more of the romance and the dynamics with the side characters at the adult entertainment studio. I would have loved to know more about Luz, Kay, Natalia, etc. Instead, we get a random subplot with Amelia’s workplace side characters that barely connected to the main plot. I just didn’t care about any of that, and the third act conflict ended up falling short for me.
2.5 stars because it was easy to read and some of the scenes when they were filming were hot and funny
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✎ᝰ.┊ pre-read: 30% in and it’s so spicy 🫣👀🥵 no wonder ali hazelwood blurbed this. but also i can’t stop reading so RIP to my sleep schedule tonight
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!
I’m kidding, but seriously this is basically a collection of explicit scenes loosely held together by a storyline. This had so much potential, but it never went beyond surface level which is a pity.
The romance was sadly way too insta-lovey. I thought Cal was so interesting at first, right up until he asked to date Amelia immediately after their first spicy scene. I don’t mind a man who goes after what he wants, but he turned into a possessive, puppy eyed boring MMC. Add in his obsession with her virginity and being her first… Ngl, he felt a little creepy. What a disappointment.
And speaking of disappointments, their first official date felt like a weird job interview. Where is the chemistry??? Amelia just asks a bunch of questions about his life which is ridiculously boring and the worst possible way to give character background. She even has these weird little tests, like if he checks out the waitress or doesn’t let her pay then it’s a red flag. Somebody needs to tell this woman that making up silly tests is a red flag in itself. Sigh.
Also, at times this felt like two different stories thrown together. I wanted more of the romance and the dynamics with the side characters at the adult entertainment studio. I would have loved to know more about Luz, Kay, Natalia, etc. Instead, we get a random subplot with Amelia’s workplace side characters that barely connected to the main plot. I just didn’t care about any of that, and the third act conflict ended up falling short for me.
2.5 stars because it was easy to read and some of the scenes when they were filming were hot and funny
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✎ᝰ.┊ pre-read: 30% in and it’s so spicy 🫣👀🥵 no wonder ali hazelwood blurbed this. but also i can’t stop reading so RIP to my sleep schedule tonight
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Rae Smyth ends up joining the ranks of authors like Ali Hazelwood or Navessa Allen in a few years, because the way she deftly balanced smut, humor, and intense, character-driven emotional-romantic development was so good. I've read other books that played with the less experienced FMC + male sex worker trope, but I think this might be my favorite one that I've read to date, mainly because of the sex positivity and the FMC, Amelia.
Amelia is a diesel mechanic who deals with microaggresions on the reg in her New York City auto shop. When she wins a chance to partner in a video with her favorite male porn star, largely due to her friend's gentle pressuring, she takes it. But she doesn't tell him her big secret, which leads to some, ahem, surprise on set.
SCENE PARTNER is a very gentle, low-stakes romance, with most of the conflict coming from the pressures of the FMC's work and the threat of being evicted from her rent-controlled apartment. She doesn't have any problems with his work (in fact, he's more conflicted than she is, which was actually kind of refreshing) and their relationship relies on a lot of open communication and compromises, which I think would be absolutely necessary in an industry like porn.
My favorite scenes in the book were actually about the FMC's work in a male-dominated industry and the beautiful descriptions of the city. I actually wish there were more of them, because Smyth was so good at painting a portrait of NYC. And I liked how Amelia felt very neurodivergent-coded in such a completely non-judgemental way; I related to her so much, and I liked how her friends group was a little more restrained than other friends groups I've read about, while still being supportive and loving.
I can't wait to read more from this author, because this was a smashing debut.
Thanks to the publisher for the review copy!
4.5 stars
Amelia is a diesel mechanic who deals with microaggresions on the reg in her New York City auto shop. When she wins a chance to partner in a video with her favorite male porn star, largely due to her friend's gentle pressuring, she takes it. But she doesn't tell him her big secret, which leads to some, ahem, surprise on set.
SCENE PARTNER is a very gentle, low-stakes romance, with most of the conflict coming from the pressures of the FMC's work and the threat of being evicted from her rent-controlled apartment. She doesn't have any problems with his work (in fact, he's more conflicted than she is, which was actually kind of refreshing) and their relationship relies on a lot of open communication and compromises, which I think would be absolutely necessary in an industry like porn.
My favorite scenes in the book were actually about the FMC's work in a male-dominated industry and the beautiful descriptions of the city. I actually wish there were more of them, because Smyth was so good at painting a portrait of NYC. And I liked how Amelia felt very neurodivergent-coded in such a completely non-judgemental way; I related to her so much, and I liked how her friends group was a little more restrained than other friends groups I've read about, while still being supportive and loving.
I can't wait to read more from this author, because this was a smashing debut.
Thanks to the publisher for the review copy!
4.5 stars
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5⭐
The FMC works as a mechanic, and in her free time, she enjoys watching adult films featuring one particular actor. One day, she unexpectedly wins a contest that gives her the opportunity to star alongside him in one of those films.
I love discovering debut authors, and the premise of this book was so intriguing that I couldn’t resist requesting an ARC. I have to admit, I didn’t expect the entire story to revolve around filming adult movies. I definitely learned something new—I had never really thought about how these productions work. The book is light, fun, and very spicy, and I flew through it. I would still categorize it as erotica, though. However, I felt like it lacked depth and conflict.
I appreciated that the author explored topics like sexism in the workplace, especially since the FMC works as a mechanic, as well as the theme of self-discovery. However, I personally wanted to learn more about the characters and their backgrounds.
The characters are sweet, especially Cal, and they treat each other with a lot of respect. I loved how he handled things on set after he started developing feelings for the FMC (it was so cute), but I would have preferred a different epilogue… I wanted to see more of them together in private rather than in front of the cameras.
I also found out that this book was originally a fanfiction, and even though I don’t read fanfiction myself, I’m happy to see more and more of these stories being traditionally published!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group (Berkley) for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The FMC works as a mechanic, and in her free time, she enjoys watching adult films featuring one particular actor. One day, she unexpectedly wins a contest that gives her the opportunity to star alongside him in one of those films.
I love discovering debut authors, and the premise of this book was so intriguing that I couldn’t resist requesting an ARC. I have to admit, I didn’t expect the entire story to revolve around filming adult movies. I definitely learned something new—I had never really thought about how these productions work. The book is light, fun, and very spicy, and I flew through it. I would still categorize it as erotica, though. However, I felt like it lacked depth and conflict.
I appreciated that the author explored topics like sexism in the workplace, especially since the FMC works as a mechanic, as well as the theme of self-discovery. However, I personally wanted to learn more about the characters and their backgrounds.
The characters are sweet, especially Cal, and they treat each other with a lot of respect. I loved how he handled things on set after he started developing feelings for the FMC (it was so cute), but I would have preferred a different epilogue… I wanted to see more of them together in private rather than in front of the cameras.
I also found out that this book was originally a fanfiction, and even though I don’t read fanfiction myself, I’m happy to see more and more of these stories being traditionally published!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group (Berkley) for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Loved! Fricking hot and super unique! 4.5 STARS!
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This author does not hold back in her writing, plus she has created characters who are not what we expect.
Her female lead is a diesel mechanic who deals with sexism every day but loves her job. Off hours, she enjoys watching a certain adult website starring a delicious adult star.
When she has the chance to enter a contest that her friend pushes her into, and she wins, that’s when this story becomes wickedly hot and very entertaining.
The author developed two wonderful characters that work so well together. He’s actually quite reserved and sweet, and he treats her like gold. The instant connection between them is fire; their chemistry is off the charts.
There was one area I was disconnected from, and that was the living arrangements she was in. I did not get why that was a big deal, and it felt weird in the story.
Overall, Smyth dials up the heat and loads us up with fun, understanding, non-judgment, and a story you do not want to put down.
I cannot wait to read more from this author!
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* I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/scene-partne...
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This author does not hold back in her writing, plus she has created characters who are not what we expect.
Her female lead is a diesel mechanic who deals with sexism every day but loves her job. Off hours, she enjoys watching a certain adult website starring a delicious adult star.
When she has the chance to enter a contest that her friend pushes her into, and she wins, that’s when this story becomes wickedly hot and very entertaining.
The author developed two wonderful characters that work so well together. He’s actually quite reserved and sweet, and he treats her like gold. The instant connection between them is fire; their chemistry is off the charts.
There was one area I was disconnected from, and that was the living arrangements she was in. I did not get why that was a big deal, and it felt weird in the story.
Overall, Smyth dials up the heat and loads us up with fun, understanding, non-judgment, and a story you do not want to put down.
I cannot wait to read more from this author!
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* I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/scene-partne...
nfmaa
October 12, 2026Spoilers ahead
Paging Johnny Sins and Danny D...... So there's this contest 🫣
Ahem, I'm not a fan of romances with porn stars(I've heard of some porn stars though, never seen their work 🫢🫣) and to make matters absolutely worst the h of this one is a virgin..... This is the author's debut novel? So you're telling me you had time to research the market, time to look at audiences, do due diligence and STILL produce another fucking VIRGIN???????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂In 2026????? Is there a hymen fetish club??? Do y'all have meetings? Is there a newsletter? Emails? Why is it spreading like a plague? Is this another covid???? How do you pair a professional used dick with a virgin??? Like what can be new and special to him omfg?????? Seriously maybe she can take it in her eyeball? 😒😫
Today has been a fucking day for my Goodreads timeline I stg!!!!!!
Paging Johnny Sins and Danny D...... So there's this contest 🫣
Ahem, I'm not a fan of romances with porn stars(I've heard of some porn stars though, never seen their work 🫢🫣) and to make matters absolutely worst the h of this one is a virgin..... This is the author's debut novel? So you're telling me you had time to research the market, time to look at audiences, do due diligence and STILL produce another fucking VIRGIN???????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂In 2026????? Is there a hymen fetish club??? Do y'all have meetings? Is there a newsletter? Emails? Why is it spreading like a plague? Is this another covid???? How do you pair a professional used dick with a virgin??? Like what can be new and special to him omfg?????? Seriously maybe she can take it in her eyeball? 😒😫
Today has been a fucking day for my Goodreads timeline I stg!!!!!!
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October 11, 2026Politely, I must say not everyone should read this one… 🤷🏻♀️
I read it back when it was an AO3 fanfic and while some stories work fine in that sandbox, when they enter the mainstream market, things packaged as “progressive”still might carry a whiff of questionable double standards!
Because guess what? He is a famous pornstar with an active career in adult films… while she is a (checks notes)… virgin (tomboyish) mechanic! 🤦🏻♀️
It is still a double standard wrapped in modern buzzwords.
And guess what else the narrative does? It makes her to be “cool”and unbothered by his career... 🙄
The woman is the only one doing the compromising here, not the MMC - with some sudden “sweet”protective behaviour towards her (because she is different - by being a virgin and she earns it!?🤦🏻♀️😣) and his “cute”doubts (he has) about his career choices.… 😣
Imagine if the author had kept him working in the industry while trying to make them a couple, it would have just been an exercise in testing how much disrespect and emotional manipulation the female character (and the reader) could tolerate under the guise of being "cool" and "flexible" …
For many, people such explicit scenes with other people (on-page and not in a polyamorous setting) would shatter the illusion of a “cute and low-stakes” romance…
Giving this one a wide berth!
I read it back when it was an AO3 fanfic and while some stories work fine in that sandbox, when they enter the mainstream market, things packaged as “progressive”still might carry a whiff of questionable double standards!
Because guess what? He is a famous pornstar with an active career in adult films… while she is a (checks notes)… virgin (tomboyish) mechanic! 🤦🏻♀️
It is still a double standard wrapped in modern buzzwords.
And guess what else the narrative does? It makes her to be “cool”and unbothered by his career... 🙄
The woman is the only one doing the compromising here, not the MMC - with some sudden “sweet”protective behaviour towards her (because she is different - by being a virgin and she earns it!?🤦🏻♀️😣) and his “cute”doubts (he has) about his career choices.… 😣
Imagine if the author had kept him working in the industry while trying to make them a couple, it would have just been an exercise in testing how much disrespect and emotional manipulation the female character (and the reader) could tolerate under the guise of being "cool" and "flexible" …
For many, people such explicit scenes with other people (on-page and not in a polyamorous setting) would shatter the illusion of a “cute and low-stakes” romance…
Giving this one a wide berth!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 29, 2026
This book was soooo crazy and fun! It gives fan fiction in all of the best WAYS! 🤭😛
Amelia is a mechanic who FINALLY gets some alone time when both of her roommates are out of the apartment. She discovers her new favorite adult film star ✨Kyle Rose✨ after a few months of obsessing over Kyle a contest pops up to star with Kyle in his next video 👀👀👀 she enters 👀👀👀👀 AND SHE WINS 👀🤯😛
This book was ADDICTIVE! Like girl I read 75% of this in one go addictive! I STAYED UP UNTIL 3 AM TO FINISH IT ADDICTIVE! 👀 I HAD to know what happened next and it was banger after banger I loved this so hard. I felt like I was reading my favorite fanfic 😤
I loved the charcoal! Amelia and Cal were so well written. I loved that Amelia was a mechanic and that it wasn’t all sunshine and roses. She has to deal with sexism and major creeps 🤮 and that’s just her job! She has a bunch of tension going on with her parents not thinking she’s good enough.
Overall, this book was so yummy and I loved it very much! Five stars ⭐️ and a big smooch!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Amelia is a mechanic who FINALLY gets some alone time when both of her roommates are out of the apartment. She discovers her new favorite adult film star ✨Kyle Rose✨ after a few months of obsessing over Kyle a contest pops up to star with Kyle in his next video 👀👀👀 she enters 👀👀👀👀 AND SHE WINS 👀🤯😛
This book was ADDICTIVE! Like girl I read 75% of this in one go addictive! I STAYED UP UNTIL 3 AM TO FINISH IT ADDICTIVE! 👀 I HAD to know what happened next and it was banger after banger I loved this so hard. I felt like I was reading my favorite fanfic 😤
I loved the charcoal! Amelia and Cal were so well written. I loved that Amelia was a mechanic and that it wasn’t all sunshine and roses. She has to deal with sexism and major creeps 🤮 and that’s just her job! She has a bunch of tension going on with her parents not thinking she’s good enough.
Overall, this book was so yummy and I loved it very much! Five stars ⭐️ and a big smooch!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was a cute romance! I really enjoyed the fact that Amelia was a mechanic, that was my favorite part. I think the author did an amazing job depicting how hard it would be to be a woman in that field! Lots of really good spicy scenes in this one too!
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review! Thank you to the Author, the Publisher, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review! Thank you to the Author, the Publisher, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!
July 26, 2026
No chemistry AT ALL!
BOOK REVIEW 🚫🥴
This was such a disappointment.
The cover and the blurb had me so excited. I went into this expecting a romance with incredible chemistry and plenty of tension between the main characters, but the romance ended up taking a backseat for almost the entire book 🥴🥴
I can count on one hand the number of meaningful scenes the two protagonists shared outside of filming. The book constantly tells us that what happens on set is completely different from what happens when they're actually intimate and vulnerable with each other... so why does roughly 70% of the story revolve around them having sex on a production set? Instead of building their emotional connection, it felt like we were just watching scene after scene of filming, which made it hard to invest in them as a couple. 🚫🚫
On top of that, the side characters did absolutely nothing for me. There were so many chapters and moments dedicated to them that I found myself wishing all that page time had gone to developing the relationship between the main characters instead. I picked this up for the romance, but it never felt like the priority. 😴😴
There was so much potential here, and I genuinely wanted to love it. Unfortunately, the execution just didn't work for me, and I finished the book feeling more frustrated than satisfied.
BOOK REVIEW 🚫🥴
This was such a disappointment.
The cover and the blurb had me so excited. I went into this expecting a romance with incredible chemistry and plenty of tension between the main characters, but the romance ended up taking a backseat for almost the entire book 🥴🥴
I can count on one hand the number of meaningful scenes the two protagonists shared outside of filming. The book constantly tells us that what happens on set is completely different from what happens when they're actually intimate and vulnerable with each other... so why does roughly 70% of the story revolve around them having sex on a production set? Instead of building their emotional connection, it felt like we were just watching scene after scene of filming, which made it hard to invest in them as a couple. 🚫🚫
On top of that, the side characters did absolutely nothing for me. There were so many chapters and moments dedicated to them that I found myself wishing all that page time had gone to developing the relationship between the main characters instead. I picked this up for the romance, but it never felt like the priority. 😴😴
There was so much potential here, and I genuinely wanted to love it. Unfortunately, the execution just didn't work for me, and I finished the book feeling more frustrated than satisfied.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
this was good and loads of fun, but please for the love of god can we get some depth!!! idk it just felt like the characters were super surface level, as well as the romance between them, when there was so much potential for them to be *more*. i really enjoyed the sex positivity and also exploration of sexism and discrimination within a workplace, so the plot and story itself was great, but yeah i did have a difficult time connecting to the characters which just took a lot away for me.
thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an arc! all opinions are my own <3
thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an arc! all opinions are my own <3
August 14, 2026
I really liked this book!! It was like 75% smut and very insta-love but who cares! It was a fun time and had more depth than you might expect.
August 17, 2026
3 ⭐️
This was a fun, quick romp about a female mechanic who wins a contest to star in an adult film. The premise was exciting and fresh, the steamy scenes delivered, and it all wrapped up with a cute ending.
I especially appreciated the female perspective on this scenario and the behind-the-scenes look at sex work—because sex work is work. A sexy, entertaining read with a refreshing premise!
This was a fun, quick romp about a female mechanic who wins a contest to star in an adult film. The premise was exciting and fresh, the steamy scenes delivered, and it all wrapped up with a cute ending.
I especially appreciated the female perspective on this scenario and the behind-the-scenes look at sex work—because sex work is work. A sexy, entertaining read with a refreshing premise!
August 9, 2026
would have sex so nasty with this man that even the devil wouldn’t want my ass in hell
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
You know what? YES. I loved this lol.
Obviously, given the premise, this book is SPICY. Like, insanely spicy. You can't be surprised by this. But what did surprise me was how genuinely sweet and charming it would be. I was kicking my feet over Cal. A cinnamon roll porn star is a crazy concept. I really loved him.
I also loved how relatively low-stakes and low-angst the romance was. The premise is absolutely ridiculous, but underneath all the spice is a really sweet love story. I was especially charmed by how completely gone Cal was for Amelia, and I loved that he was so open about his feelings. Just a very refreshing MMC all around.
I did start to get a little frustrated with Amelia resisting him for so long, and things dragged a bit for me toward the 80% mark. I also think there was room for more depth in both the relationship and some of the other storylines. But ultimately, those were pretty minor complaints in a book that otherwise had me grinning.
And knowing this is Rae Smyth's debut, adapted from fanfiction no less, I have to give her her flowers. I've read other fanfiction adaptations that felt like I was missing important context, but that wasn't the case here at all. This was such a fun, charming romance, and I'm genuinely excited to see what she writes next.
4.5 stars, rounded up!
Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley, and Rae Smyth for the eARC!
Obviously, given the premise, this book is SPICY. Like, insanely spicy. You can't be surprised by this. But what did surprise me was how genuinely sweet and charming it would be. I was kicking my feet over Cal. A cinnamon roll porn star is a crazy concept. I really loved him.
I also loved how relatively low-stakes and low-angst the romance was. The premise is absolutely ridiculous, but underneath all the spice is a really sweet love story. I was especially charmed by how completely gone Cal was for Amelia, and I loved that he was so open about his feelings. Just a very refreshing MMC all around.
I did start to get a little frustrated with Amelia resisting him for so long, and things dragged a bit for me toward the 80% mark. I also think there was room for more depth in both the relationship and some of the other storylines. But ultimately, those were pretty minor complaints in a book that otherwise had me grinning.
And knowing this is Rae Smyth's debut, adapted from fanfiction no less, I have to give her her flowers. I've read other fanfiction adaptations that felt like I was missing important context, but that wasn't the case here at all. This was such a fun, charming romance, and I'm genuinely excited to see what she writes next.
4.5 stars, rounded up!
Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley, and Rae Smyth for the eARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Scene Partner by Rae Smyth was totally ridiculous, extremely, extremely hot, and honestly? Absolutely adorable. I want to start by saying the positivity around the adult entertainment industry, and the discussions about how SW should occur but frequently does not, was refreshing to see in a traditionally published book. I applaud Berkley for taking on such a risqué book, but making it still accessible. I also loved the discussions around women in male fields. Another extremely refreshing topic to see in a book, because men generally suck. Hey Siri play "The Man" by Taylor Swift.
You're going to need to read this book if you want to feel horny with a capital H. Our virgin FMC wins a contest to have sex, on camera, with her favorite porn star. That's the plot. And it's the plot of the whole book. The bang, they bang more, and they fall in love and keep banging. The MMC is down bad with a capital B, and the FMC is independent enough to keep him on a leash despite the size of his assets.
I had a great time with this. Was it surface level? A bit. Do I wish Amelia hadn't been a virgin? Also, yes. But it was exactly what I wanted to read right now. Again I will say, this is perfect if you're feeling frisky and still want compelling writing.
You're going to need to read this book if you want to feel horny with a capital H. Our virgin FMC wins a contest to have sex, on camera, with her favorite porn star. That's the plot. And it's the plot of the whole book. The bang, they bang more, and they fall in love and keep banging. The MMC is down bad with a capital B, and the FMC is independent enough to keep him on a leash despite the size of his assets.
I had a great time with this. Was it surface level? A bit. Do I wish Amelia hadn't been a virgin? Also, yes. But it was exactly what I wanted to read right now. Again I will say, this is perfect if you're feeling frisky and still want compelling writing.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is for the AO3 girliessss.
And by that I mean I can tell this author got her start in fan fiction (complimentary). And I can also see why this was blurbed by Ali Hazelwood because I felt like I was reading a more explicit Ali book at times.
If you suspend belief between the reveal during their first encounter and Cal’s career trajectory, you can enjoy this for what it is— a smutty good time!
Thank you to the publisher and author for the ARC! Scene Partner is out January 2027!
And by that I mean I can tell this author got her start in fan fiction (complimentary). And I can also see why this was blurbed by Ali Hazelwood because I felt like I was reading a more explicit Ali book at times.
If you suspend belief between the reveal during their first encounter and Cal’s career trajectory, you can enjoy this for what it is— a smutty good time!
Thank you to the publisher and author for the ARC! Scene Partner is out January 2027!
Want to Read
August 24, 2026The cover art is sooo sexy
and I am all here for it!
BUDDY READ WITH THE BABES
and I am all here for it!
BUDDY READ WITH THE BABES
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The annoying pearl-clutchers can skip right over this one.
I went into this completely blind and let me tell you, I was shocked by how much and quickly this book WENT there, but it might be one of my favourite romance reads for the year?? This is a highly unconventional romance, but I found it an incredibly fresh way to portray a budding relationship, exploring when it becomes real and meaningful outside of the physical. Needless to say, this was incredibly steamy. I've seen a few reviews that call this insta-love and I could not disagree more. Yes, they have sex within five minutes of meeting in a highly weird and unique situation, but outside of that environment, they take a very long time getting to know one another before they actually get to that point again for themselves alone, and it made for a very satisfying relationship arc.
I went into this completely blind and let me tell you, I was shocked by how much and quickly this book WENT there, but it might be one of my favourite romance reads for the year?? This is a highly unconventional romance, but I found it an incredibly fresh way to portray a budding relationship, exploring when it becomes real and meaningful outside of the physical. Needless to say, this was incredibly steamy. I've seen a few reviews that call this insta-love and I could not disagree more. Yes, they have sex within five minutes of meeting in a highly weird and unique situation, but outside of that environment, they take a very long time getting to know one another before they actually get to that point again for themselves alone, and it made for a very satisfying relationship arc.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Rae and Berkley for the NetGalley e arc for Scene Partner!
Scene partner was a fun, sexy, insta attraction debut that I could not put down. This is a book about our mechanic FMC, which that is hot btw yes to woman taking space in men’s spaces, wins a contest to star in a video with her favorite adult film star Kyle Rose.
The second they meet we see instant chemistry that had me blushing. It was very interesting to see the behind the scenes to see how adult film work is played out and just seeing these twos connection grow. Btw for my ladies that love the nickname honey for the FMC this is another boon to add to your tbr.
Even though we have a sizzling start we do get to slowly see Amelia and Caleb (Kyle Rose) develop their relationship.
This story is fun but we also get to see what it’s like for Amelia to have parents who disapprove of her career and the sexism she experiences in her field of work. This is why Caleb is such a perfect book boyfriend because instead of trying to be a show off he is throughly impressed about the field Amelia is in and. This man was down bad and was willing to do anything for her and was patient with her throughout the whole book.
Scene partner was a fun, sexy, insta attraction debut that I could not put down. This is a book about our mechanic FMC, which that is hot btw yes to woman taking space in men’s spaces, wins a contest to star in a video with her favorite adult film star Kyle Rose.
The second they meet we see instant chemistry that had me blushing. It was very interesting to see the behind the scenes to see how adult film work is played out and just seeing these twos connection grow. Btw for my ladies that love the nickname honey for the FMC this is another boon to add to your tbr.
Even though we have a sizzling start we do get to slowly see Amelia and Caleb (Kyle Rose) develop their relationship.
This story is fun but we also get to see what it’s like for Amelia to have parents who disapprove of her career and the sexism she experiences in her field of work. This is why Caleb is such a perfect book boyfriend because instead of trying to be a show off he is throughly impressed about the field Amelia is in and. This man was down bad and was willing to do anything for her and was patient with her throughout the whole book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Berkley for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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In a nutshell, Scene Partner is a very tiny woman who can do man stuff and a large tattooed man with honey eyes who falls in love with her at first sight because she is the only genuine person to ever exist. Then the book eventually ends.
As a romance, this book sucks. Cal falls in love with Amelia practically at first sight. There is no compelling conflict, though Amelia does doubt his interest in her is genuine at first (at the very beginning only). The man is also creepily obsessed with the fact that he took Amelia's virginity (yuck!). And the author is constantly reminding the reader how tiny Amelia is and how big Cal is.
Then instead of focusing on their relationship development, the book pivots to family and work problems. Cal doesn't interact much with those parts of Amelia's life either except to comfort her after but her friends could have done that.
I like smut when it's context is a well-written romance. This is just smut with filler chapters written around it.
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In a nutshell, Scene Partner is a very tiny woman who can do man stuff and a large tattooed man with honey eyes who falls in love with her at first sight because she is the only genuine person to ever exist. Then the book eventually ends.
As a romance, this book sucks. Cal falls in love with Amelia practically at first sight. There is no compelling conflict, though Amelia does doubt his interest in her is genuine at first (at the very beginning only). The man is also creepily obsessed with the fact that he took Amelia's virginity (yuck!). And the author is constantly reminding the reader how tiny Amelia is and how big Cal is.
Then instead of focusing on their relationship development, the book pivots to family and work problems. Cal doesn't interact much with those parts of Amelia's life either except to comfort her after but her friends could have done that.
I like smut when it's context is a well-written romance. This is just smut with filler chapters written around it.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
2.5 🌟 Dieses Buch war irgendwie ein Fiebertraum. Der Plot war unique & kreativ, gleichzeitig sind die Charaktere in einer Situation, die ich persönlich in keinem Kontext als romantisch beschreiben würde. Weil wdym er ist ihr Lieblings Porno-Star & sie (Jungfrau) gewinnt einen Wettbewerb, um mit ihm vor laufender Kamera zu schlafen?
Die Story war so ridiculous, dass es schon wieder fun war.
+ der Schreibstil hat mich bisschen an Ali Hazelwood erinnert. Aber leider war’s für mich einfach null romantisch (trotz cuten Momenten der MC‘s), vor allem weil seine Karriere als Porn Star vorerst „aufzugeben“ als die größte romantische Geste ihr gegenüber dargestellt wurde ?? Anyway, im not allergic to fun & wenn man ein Auge zukneifen kann und es nicht zu ernst nimmt, kann man hier mit eine fun Zeit haben.
Danke NetGalley für den Arc.
Die Story war so ridiculous, dass es schon wieder fun war.
+ der Schreibstil hat mich bisschen an Ali Hazelwood erinnert. Aber leider war’s für mich einfach null romantisch (trotz cuten Momenten der MC‘s), vor allem weil seine Karriere als Porn Star vorerst „aufzugeben“ als die größte romantische Geste ihr gegenüber dargestellt wurde ?? Anyway, im not allergic to fun & wenn man ein Auge zukneifen kann und es nicht zu ernst nimmt, kann man hier mit eine fun Zeit haben.
Danke NetGalley für den Arc.
July 25, 2026
4.5 stars 🌟 it was a good day when i found out that not only was one of my favorite fics being published but i also got the arc 🫂🫰 reylo will ALWAYS be famous and i think that rae just outdid herself! these two had so much chemistry and were drawn to one another so quickly that you really just get pulled into their orbit 🎥🧰🐈 i loved reading the extended version of this and im so happy to see it in book format!
a special thank you to berkley and netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
a special thank you to berkley and netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
FIVE STARS!
Highly original and downright electric, Scene Partner by Rae Smyth gave me BUTTERFLIES.
After entering a contest on her favorite adult site, main character Amelia lives out a reality that only existed in her wildest dreams; she gets chosen to star in a video with her favorite adult film star, Kyle Rose.
Cal (Kyle Rose's real name) falls in love with her pretty much instantly when they meet, and their on-page chemistry felt like it would electrocute me, especially during *that* scene when they first meet and he tells the crew to leave them alone to "talk." I'm not typically a fan of insta-love, but I think it really worked well for these characters and this story (and I enjoyed how the adult film star fell first and harder), as Amelia had already felt like she was familiar with Kyle (from watching his videos). Their chemistry is undeniable, and I ate up every second!
Our main couple has no conflict within their relationship, and much of their pressure comes externally from their jobs, which felt really relatable (Amelia's hostile work environment with pervy co-workers in her mechanic shop and Cal's friction with co-owners of Euphoria, Luz and Natalia). While I'm definitely not the biggest fan of a third-act breakup, I do think that our characters and this story could have been pushed a bit more to have a bit more conflict within their relationship, so we could see that resolution and how they came out stronger on the other side.
Nonetheless, this is a MUST READ! I can just sense that this will be *everywhere* in January. Preorder a copy today so you don't miss out; I promise you will love this story!
Thank you so very much to the lovely people at Berkley for sending me this eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts are my own, as always.
Highly original and downright electric, Scene Partner by Rae Smyth gave me BUTTERFLIES.
After entering a contest on her favorite adult site, main character Amelia lives out a reality that only existed in her wildest dreams; she gets chosen to star in a video with her favorite adult film star, Kyle Rose.
Cal (Kyle Rose's real name) falls in love with her pretty much instantly when they meet, and their on-page chemistry felt like it would electrocute me, especially during *that* scene when they first meet and he tells the crew to leave them alone to "talk." I'm not typically a fan of insta-love, but I think it really worked well for these characters and this story (and I enjoyed how the adult film star fell first and harder), as Amelia had already felt like she was familiar with Kyle (from watching his videos). Their chemistry is undeniable, and I ate up every second!
Our main couple has no conflict within their relationship, and much of their pressure comes externally from their jobs, which felt really relatable (Amelia's hostile work environment with pervy co-workers in her mechanic shop and Cal's friction with co-owners of Euphoria, Luz and Natalia). While I'm definitely not the biggest fan of a third-act breakup, I do think that our characters and this story could have been pushed a bit more to have a bit more conflict within their relationship, so we could see that resolution and how they came out stronger on the other side.
Nonetheless, this is a MUST READ! I can just sense that this will be *everywhere* in January. Preorder a copy today so you don't miss out; I promise you will love this story!
Thank you so very much to the lovely people at Berkley for sending me this eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts are my own, as always.
October 29, 2026
Finding out this was originally reylo fanfiction made a lot of the issues I had with it make sense. I will say that I actually don't mind fanfic being trad published because most of the time the fanfic is so far removed from the original source material anyways. Except the problem I find is that with fanfic you don't need fleshed out backgrounds because you already know these characters.
While we do get fully fleshed out and unique characters, I found that information was shoved at you in random lore dumps that took away from the story and the scenes being set up. It also made some of the story feel repetitive. Also leads me to my next issue with it, the pacing was pretty bad. We'd have a hook that made you eager to get to the next chapter only to be thrown back ten paces, and it was mostly because the author felt like it needed an explanation. It felt a little all over the place and it didn't feel like it flowed very well. It was also maybe a little boring?
Overall, it wasn't what I was expecting but it was still an enjoyable read. It was a fast and quick read. Maybe a little too fast relationship wise, but sometimes it's easy to overlook lol Honestly, a little quirky. Not sure if that was on purpose but I liked the oddness of some of it. The chemistry was alright since the characters felt a little paper thin to me. The plot also felt a little paper thin as well, but I do think there was a nice balance between the smut and the actual plot. I also really enjoyed that there was obvious lust, but it wasn't the only thing the character's could think of or that they were horny 24/7. The writing was also great and funny, if not a little awkward.
I do think Rae Smyth has a long career ahead of her and I will absolutely eat up any future work.
Thank you netgalley and Berkley for the e-arc.
While we do get fully fleshed out and unique characters, I found that information was shoved at you in random lore dumps that took away from the story and the scenes being set up. It also made some of the story feel repetitive. Also leads me to my next issue with it, the pacing was pretty bad. We'd have a hook that made you eager to get to the next chapter only to be thrown back ten paces, and it was mostly because the author felt like it needed an explanation. It felt a little all over the place and it didn't feel like it flowed very well. It was also maybe a little boring?
Overall, it wasn't what I was expecting but it was still an enjoyable read. It was a fast and quick read. Maybe a little too fast relationship wise, but sometimes it's easy to overlook lol Honestly, a little quirky. Not sure if that was on purpose but I liked the oddness of some of it. The chemistry was alright since the characters felt a little paper thin to me. The plot also felt a little paper thin as well, but I do think there was a nice balance between the smut and the actual plot. I also really enjoyed that there was obvious lust, but it wasn't the only thing the character's could think of or that they were horny 24/7. The writing was also great and funny, if not a little awkward.
I do think Rae Smyth has a long career ahead of her and I will absolutely eat up any future work.
Thank you netgalley and Berkley for the e-arc.
August 18, 2026
NetGalley ARC Review
3.5 stars rounded up
First and foremost, I wish this was longer! The premise of the book was really good and had a lot of potential, but the execution was leaving a little to be desired. Amelia (FMC) and Cal/Kyle Rose(MMC) had great chemistry but I do wish we got to see their relationship develop more on page, rather than off the page. You are led to believe at first that Amelia is practically obsessed with Cal/Kyle and then sort of dies down a bit after their first encounter. A majority of this book was the FMC basically ignoring the MMC or playing hard to get. They don't even start dating until like 90% of the book! Yes, there are many spicy scenes within the book but the romance part needed to be developed more. The plot was somewhat patched together with different things happening in the FMC's work and home life that was separate from the romance element and definitely took over most of the book, leaving the romance feeling like a spicy sub-plot. We do get to know the other characters in this book like her roommates (potentially other books being set up?) but I felt as though I as a reader, I barely knew who Cal was as a person outside of sex work. There was nothing about his life outside of being an adult film star, nothing really about his past history or about his family and if they're supportive of his career. There needed to be more dimension to his character for sure.
Despite all this, I did still enjoy the book and the chemistry that was shown between the two main characters and I would definitely read book by this author again.
3.5 stars rounded up
First and foremost, I wish this was longer! The premise of the book was really good and had a lot of potential, but the execution was leaving a little to be desired. Amelia (FMC) and Cal/Kyle Rose(MMC) had great chemistry but I do wish we got to see their relationship develop more on page, rather than off the page. You are led to believe at first that Amelia is practically obsessed with Cal/Kyle and then sort of dies down a bit after their first encounter. A majority of this book was the FMC basically ignoring the MMC or playing hard to get. They don't even start dating until like 90% of the book! Yes, there are many spicy scenes within the book but the romance part needed to be developed more. The plot was somewhat patched together with different things happening in the FMC's work and home life that was separate from the romance element and definitely took over most of the book, leaving the romance feeling like a spicy sub-plot. We do get to know the other characters in this book like her roommates (potentially other books being set up?) but I felt as though I as a reader, I barely knew who Cal was as a person outside of sex work. There was nothing about his life outside of being an adult film star, nothing really about his past history or about his family and if they're supportive of his career. There needed to be more dimension to his character for sure.
Despite all this, I did still enjoy the book and the chemistry that was shown between the two main characters and I would definitely read book by this author again.
August 1, 2026
I have to say… Scene Partner completely caught me off guard. At first, I wasn’t entirely sure what I was getting into, so I just let the story do its thing. And wow… did it blow me away. Pun absolutely intended. 😂
I’m honestly not even sure what genre I’d file this under. I went in expecting a spicy contemporary romance, and yes, it is definitely that, but it’s also so much more. By the time I reached the ending, I immediately turned around and started it all over again because I needed to experience it with the full context of who these characters really are. Let me tell you, that second read was a completely different book in the best possible way.
The closest comparison I can come up with is Sally Rooney meets Sierra Simone. It’s emotionally layered, surprisingly introspective, deeply character-driven, and unapologetically spicy.
Amelia is an absolute badass of an FMC, while Cal is the sweetest, warmest cinnamon roll to ever exist. Protect that man at all costs.
⭐️ 4.5 stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5 chili peppers
I’ll absolutely be recommending this one to my fellow spice lovers. Just trust the process—it is so worth the ride.
I’m honestly not even sure what genre I’d file this under. I went in expecting a spicy contemporary romance, and yes, it is definitely that, but it’s also so much more. By the time I reached the ending, I immediately turned around and started it all over again because I needed to experience it with the full context of who these characters really are. Let me tell you, that second read was a completely different book in the best possible way.
The closest comparison I can come up with is Sally Rooney meets Sierra Simone. It’s emotionally layered, surprisingly introspective, deeply character-driven, and unapologetically spicy.
Amelia is an absolute badass of an FMC, while Cal is the sweetest, warmest cinnamon roll to ever exist. Protect that man at all costs.
⭐️ 4.5 stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5 chili peppers
I’ll absolutely be recommending this one to my fellow spice lovers. Just trust the process—it is so worth the ride.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
As a lifelong romance reader, I don't have a favorite book. I have titles that changed my brain chemistry and became go to books when I'm looking for comfort. I can now add Scene Partner by Rae Smyth to that list. In the span of a week, I read this book cover to cover, TWICE. I can count on one hand the number of times in my 32 years of reading romance that I've done that.
Amelia and Cal definitely set fire to the pages, but it's Amelia's tenacity, bravery, and determination I loved most. Cal is vulnerable, true, and just there for her. There's just something about a man who is so down bad that I love. Will he fight for her? Absolutely, but will he also stand behind her at her request while she fights her own battles, also absolutely yes.
For people who don't read romance, the concept of a book with a male main character who is a p*orn star and a woman who is a mechanic may seem anti-feminist and just wrong. It works amazingly. It's sex positive, progressive, and one I will be recommending to any one who thinks romance is cookie-cutter and boring, as long the high heat and spice do not cross their boundaries.
So much kudos to Rae Smyth for this banger, no pun intended, of a book. I can not wait to read what they write next!
Amelia and Cal definitely set fire to the pages, but it's Amelia's tenacity, bravery, and determination I loved most. Cal is vulnerable, true, and just there for her. There's just something about a man who is so down bad that I love. Will he fight for her? Absolutely, but will he also stand behind her at her request while she fights her own battles, also absolutely yes.
For people who don't read romance, the concept of a book with a male main character who is a p*orn star and a woman who is a mechanic may seem anti-feminist and just wrong. It works amazingly. It's sex positive, progressive, and one I will be recommending to any one who thinks romance is cookie-cutter and boring, as long the high heat and spice do not cross their boundaries.
So much kudos to Rae Smyth for this banger, no pun intended, of a book. I can not wait to read what they write next!
August 22, 2026
Will have you craving cookie dough (and 🍆).
Obsessed is the understatement of the year. This is such a good story, and the coming together of both characters was so original and refreshing in a world full of sport romances and cowboys, which I can say as an avid fan of both. The author’s writing is so eloquent, and was easy to put yourself in the FMC’s shoes.
A must-read for anyone needing something new, or as a palate cleanser from a dense series.
Obsessed is the understatement of the year. This is such a good story, and the coming together of both characters was so original and refreshing in a world full of sport romances and cowboys, which I can say as an avid fan of both. The author’s writing is so eloquent, and was easy to put yourself in the FMC’s shoes.
A must-read for anyone needing something new, or as a palate cleanser from a dense series.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Oh my god this got me out of my reading slump!!!
This reads like a smutty fanfic in the best, Ali Hazelwood-like way (big man & small woman IYKYK)
I absolutely loved the chemistry between Amelia & Cal. I had so much fun reading this. It was sizzling hot, romantic, AND cute all in one.
I’m definitely going to need more books in this world PLEASE. It’s been so long since I’ve read a fun book where the plot progresses perfectly with just the absolute best amount of spice.
Thank you NetGalley for the gifted ARC!
This reads like a smutty fanfic in the best, Ali Hazelwood-like way (big man & small woman IYKYK)
I absolutely loved the chemistry between Amelia & Cal. I had so much fun reading this. It was sizzling hot, romantic, AND cute all in one.
I’m definitely going to need more books in this world PLEASE. It’s been so long since I’ve read a fun book where the plot progresses perfectly with just the absolute best amount of spice.
Thank you NetGalley for the gifted ARC!
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