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Ping Me
From behind the screen to beneath the sheets…
After being single for a year, Lenora May is lonely and bored. Book seller by day and gamer by night, she’s in search of the perfect way to spice up her life. In more ways than one.
Looking for companionship and a way to connect, she finds the perfect blend of distance and closeness with two masked video game streamers. Lucien and Kaelum have been her friends since college, and they know how to have a good time. What once started out as dark, lonely nights have turned into fun, wholesome gaming sessions.
Just friends, she reminds herself.
Friends who occasionally wonder what the other’s moans sound like.
Nora wants nothing more than to explore her fantasies. So when Lucien offers his private voice call services to help quench her thirst, she accepts, ready to bring her favorite gamers to lovers and friends with benefits tropes to life. Except their arrangement comes with one rule:
“Research purposes,” she suggests.
“Strictly platonic,” he agrees.
They say the best way to get over an ex is to get under a masked streamer who is also your best friend… right?
After being single for a year, Lenora May is lonely and bored. Book seller by day and gamer by night, she’s in search of the perfect way to spice up her life. In more ways than one.
Looking for companionship and a way to connect, she finds the perfect blend of distance and closeness with two masked video game streamers. Lucien and Kaelum have been her friends since college, and they know how to have a good time. What once started out as dark, lonely nights have turned into fun, wholesome gaming sessions.
Just friends, she reminds herself.
Friends who occasionally wonder what the other’s moans sound like.
Nora wants nothing more than to explore her fantasies. So when Lucien offers his private voice call services to help quench her thirst, she accepts, ready to bring her favorite gamers to lovers and friends with benefits tropes to life. Except their arrangement comes with one rule:
“Research purposes,” she suggests.
“Strictly platonic,” he agrees.
They say the best way to get over an ex is to get under a masked streamer who is also your best friend… right?
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2026
About the author
Molly Doyle
21 books4,134 followersMolly Doyle has been writing since she was in grade school, and has been a published author since she was sixteen. Once she moved her talents to an online platform, her writing took off. She has reached millions of readers across the globe, with many of them crediting her for their mask kink. When she’s not fantasizing about masked men, she’s plotting her next erotic story.
You can reach Molly through her social media or at authormollydoyle@gmail.com
You can reach Molly through her social media or at authormollydoyle@gmail.com
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August 28, 2026
Silly quick spicy time, but honestly too much tiktok brain rot and references for my taste lol. Otherwise yeah, enjoyed it 😂😂
August 16, 2026
“When’s it my turn?”
AAA SCREAMING CRYING OVER THE FACT THAT THERES MORE COMINGGG
AAA SCREAMING CRYING OVER THE FACT THAT THERES MORE COMINGGG
August 28, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
I like this idk if its going to turn into a MFM or MMF because how it is. But sex wise its a MF.
We have Nora who is a mod to her friends she has a flirty relationship with Lucen and Kaelum but this book you see more of it with Lucen Kaelum is there but he isnt there ya know? Both guys are so fun and cute.
Alot of the relationship is long distance until 80% of the book lots of flirting, banter and phone/video calls. I do wish it was alittle more fleshed out to see the relationship grow.
Even if they've know eachother for years. Let's see what book 2 holds
No ow/om drama, no cheating, sexy time, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶
Slowinsta
Long distance relationship
Mentiond of Truama
Mentions of verbal abuse
Dom/sub dynamic
No condom
Voyeurism
Breath play
Toy play
Praise kink
Phone sex
Tiny Degradation
Hfn
I like this idk if its going to turn into a MFM or MMF because how it is. But sex wise its a MF.
We have Nora who is a mod to her friends she has a flirty relationship with Lucen and Kaelum but this book you see more of it with Lucen Kaelum is there but he isnt there ya know? Both guys are so fun and cute.
Alot of the relationship is long distance until 80% of the book lots of flirting, banter and phone/video calls. I do wish it was alittle more fleshed out to see the relationship grow.
Even if they've know eachother for years. Let's see what book 2 holds
No ow/om drama, no cheating, sexy time, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶
Slowinsta
Long distance relationship
Mentiond of Truama
Mentions of verbal abuse
Dom/sub dynamic
No condom
Voyeurism
Breath play
Toy play
Praise kink
Phone sex
Tiny Degradation
Hfn
October 4, 2026
i expected more character development.
The plot was pretty straightforward, two streamer friends hot for eachother. Finally meet and full-fill their hotness for eachother lol fun read though. It was different for me.
The plot was pretty straightforward, two streamer friends hot for eachother. Finally meet and full-fill their hotness for eachother lol fun read though. It was different for me.
August 29, 2026
i genuinely cannot remember the last time i wanted to completely binge read a book in one sitting like this. even though ping me is only 182 pages which, respectfully, was way too short because i needed more! it was so well-paced, heavily detailed & somehow still managed to pull me completely into the story. as a gamer myself, this book felt surprisingly relatable in so many ways. gaming has genuinely been something that has healed & helped me through difficult times. at one point in my life, it was absolutely a coping mechanism too. that aspect of the story just hits differently for me. i love molly’s writing. i’ve been a fan since the order of the unseen series, & honestly… this is giving me that same level of obsession all over againnn. now i need the next book immediately because i need to see how kaelum comes into play with luce & nora??? molly, respectfully, i am begging for the next booook.
September 19, 2026
This was hot as hell
Please let there be a book two
This is about Nora who got out of a shitty breakup and got back in contact with two of her friends from college
They all have flirty banter
They all game Nora is the mod for them.
One day Nora asks Lucian who does spicy voice calls for a call and oh my
The vr scene and kaelum watched
And then Lucian goes to visit Nora and the spice holy hell .
It seems like they are more than friends now ha ha .
And then kaelum text Nora when's it my turn whatttt.
Please let there be a book two
This is about Nora who got out of a shitty breakup and got back in contact with two of her friends from college
They all have flirty banter
They all game Nora is the mod for them.
One day Nora asks Lucian who does spicy voice calls for a call and oh my
The vr scene and kaelum watched
And then Lucian goes to visit Nora and the spice holy hell .
It seems like they are more than friends now ha ha .
And then kaelum text Nora when's it my turn whatttt.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2026
⭐️5 🌶️5
MISS DOYLE NOW WHY TF WOULD YOU END ON THAT CLIFFHANGER HOW FUCKIN DARE YOU LIKE I BEG YOUR BIGGEST PARDON😫.
Now I knew I was gonna love daddy Lucien, but Kaelum time was luring and I was waiting just for you to do that to me smh lol. Next book me NEOWWWW.
MISS DOYLE NOW WHY TF WOULD YOU END ON THAT CLIFFHANGER HOW FUCKIN DARE YOU LIKE I BEG YOUR BIGGEST PARDON😫.
Now I knew I was gonna love daddy Lucien, but Kaelum time was luring and I was waiting just for you to do that to me smh lol. Next book me NEOWWWW.
October 6, 2026
“𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑰 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏’𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒚𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰’𝒎 𝒇û𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅.”
This novella had me hooked from the start! I loved the gaming aspect of it; being a gamer myself, it felt like such a comfortable read. Their flirty relationship was fun and well-paced. In Ping Me, we have Nora, Lucien, and Kaelum, best friends since college, who lost touch but reconnected after Nora went through a bad breakup. She's the mod for Luce and Kae's streaming game videos, which they are pretty famous for, and things end up heating up when Nora takes the next step and offers a friends with benefits situation. Little does she know, it would turn into so much more than she was expecting.
I did have high hopes of this becoming an MMF with how Luce and Kae also flirted with each other, but even though it didn't work that way, I still loved how Nora and Luce's story unfolded. And, the ending with the "When’s it my turn" left a big opening for the next book in including Kaelum, so I'm really excited to see how everything will work out. I really enjoyed this novella, and I'm looking forward to more Nora, Lucien, and Kaelum!!
• dark romance novella
• masked streamers
• gamer/biker mmcs
• best friends to lovers
• long-distance relationship
• he falls first
• dom/sub dynamic
• tatted/pǐerced mmc
• breath play
• toy play
• praise/degradation
• phone sêx
This novella had me hooked from the start! I loved the gaming aspect of it; being a gamer myself, it felt like such a comfortable read. Their flirty relationship was fun and well-paced. In Ping Me, we have Nora, Lucien, and Kaelum, best friends since college, who lost touch but reconnected after Nora went through a bad breakup. She's the mod for Luce and Kae's streaming game videos, which they are pretty famous for, and things end up heating up when Nora takes the next step and offers a friends with benefits situation. Little does she know, it would turn into so much more than she was expecting.
I did have high hopes of this becoming an MMF with how Luce and Kae also flirted with each other, but even though it didn't work that way, I still loved how Nora and Luce's story unfolded. And, the ending with the "When’s it my turn" left a big opening for the next book in including Kaelum, so I'm really excited to see how everything will work out. I really enjoyed this novella, and I'm looking forward to more Nora, Lucien, and Kaelum!!
• dark romance novella
• masked streamers
• gamer/biker mmcs
• best friends to lovers
• long-distance relationship
• he falls first
• dom/sub dynamic
• tatted/pǐerced mmc
• breath play
• toy play
• praise/degradation
• phone sêx
August 25, 2026
Nora’s last relationship was definitely not it for her, especially because her ex made her feel like a waste, neglecting all of her feelings and pretty much her whole being too. After her breakup, she reaches out to her best friends Kaelum and Lucien, and through moderating their streams (masked gamers), she finds a bit of herself again for a couple of months, until she endeavors to discover her newish self. With the help of… Lucien, of course.
Ping Me came at just the right time.
It was such a quick and entertaining read. It was also super cute and definitely sexy, hello Lucien.. (and Kaelum). It was corny at times, yet it had totally its place amidst the spicy bits, so well balanced. Honestly, perfection. A blend of all the things I like in contemporary dark romance in one short book.
I had such a great time, I devoured Ping Me in one sitting. I just knew I would like it a lot when Molly started teasing it and well, here we are, confirming it.
I’m eager to read the second book already, because if Lucien got me feeling that way, then how will I feel when it’s gonna be both of them, huh???
Thanks so much to Molly for the arc. You made my week.
5 𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔯𝔰
𝔖𝔭𝔦𝔠𝔶
Keywords: streaming, gamers, masked men, pleasure d0m, long distance, friends with benefits, novella, dark romance.
Ping Me came at just the right time.
It was such a quick and entertaining read. It was also super cute and definitely sexy, hello Lucien.. (and Kaelum). It was corny at times, yet it had totally its place amidst the spicy bits, so well balanced. Honestly, perfection. A blend of all the things I like in contemporary dark romance in one short book.
I had such a great time, I devoured Ping Me in one sitting. I just knew I would like it a lot when Molly started teasing it and well, here we are, confirming it.
I’m eager to read the second book already, because if Lucien got me feeling that way, then how will I feel when it’s gonna be both of them, huh???
Thanks so much to Molly for the arc. You made my week.
5 𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔯𝔰
𝔖𝔭𝔦𝔠𝔶
Keywords: streaming, gamers, masked men, pleasure d0m, long distance, friends with benefits, novella, dark romance.
August 30, 2026
4⭐️
This book was honestly way to short for my liking.
“When is it my turn” screaming, crying, throwing up.
Yes this was honestly corny sometimes and made you want to throw up but Lucien and Kaelum definitely made it all worth it. I feel like I am now going to be obsessed with them forever and will not be able to get over them.
Also THERE IS A SECOND ONE?? Yes I’m sat and I definitely will be devouring that one as well.
I honestly do understand if people don’t like this but honestly I spent most of the book giggling like a school girl all because she was getting treated like a princess.
I enjoyed Mollys writing as per usual, I just love how easy her books are to binge in one sitting.
“I know I probably sound like a psychopath, but baby, I need you the same way fire needs oxygen… the way stars need gravity. I’m fucking orbiting you at this point.”
This book was honestly way to short for my liking.
“When is it my turn” screaming, crying, throwing up.
Yes this was honestly corny sometimes and made you want to throw up but Lucien and Kaelum definitely made it all worth it. I feel like I am now going to be obsessed with them forever and will not be able to get over them.
Also THERE IS A SECOND ONE?? Yes I’m sat and I definitely will be devouring that one as well.
I honestly do understand if people don’t like this but honestly I spent most of the book giggling like a school girl all because she was getting treated like a princess.
I enjoyed Mollys writing as per usual, I just love how easy her books are to binge in one sitting.
“I know I probably sound like a psychopath, but baby, I need you the same way fire needs oxygen… the way stars need gravity. I’m fucking orbiting you at this point.”
September 5, 2026
Main Characters: Lenora, Lucien, Kaelum
Story Setting: Boston (guys live in San Francisco)
Story Summary: Lenore breaks up with boyfriend a year ago, started talking to her college guy gamer friends. They get close and talk everyday, fall asleep on the phone, etc etc. Blah blah blah Lucien comes to visit her and knocks the dust off and a few Mario coins out of her.
Main Events: Phone sex? Lucien visiting her.
Story Conclusion: Lucien is headed back home and Kaelum is message Lenora like, I’m jealous when can I come fuck? 🙂
Write 1 fact and opinion about this story: Minimal plot, kept my interest suuuuuuuuper easy quick read. I’ll read the next one if I remember. Lucien is somehow a masked streamer/social media influencer, engineer, and phone sex operator. Good for him, times really do be hard, even for fictional characters.
Story Setting: Boston (guys live in San Francisco)
Story Summary: Lenore breaks up with boyfriend a year ago, started talking to her college guy gamer friends. They get close and talk everyday, fall asleep on the phone, etc etc. Blah blah blah Lucien comes to visit her and knocks the dust off and a few Mario coins out of her.
Main Events: Phone sex? Lucien visiting her.
Story Conclusion: Lucien is headed back home and Kaelum is message Lenora like, I’m jealous when can I come fuck? 🙂
Write 1 fact and opinion about this story: Minimal plot, kept my interest suuuuuuuuper easy quick read. I’ll read the next one if I remember. Lucien is somehow a masked streamer/social media influencer, engineer, and phone sex operator. Good for him, times really do be hard, even for fictional characters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2026
This was a quick, fun read and a perfect starting book for anyone dipping their toes into the why-choose genre! Our three characters have been friends for half a decade, meeting in college before living on opposite sides of the country, but they still keep in touch between gaming and video calls. Lenora had recently gotten out of a toxic relationship and has not been able to "feel" anything since, so she calls on her best friend Lucian, who does sex calls to help people out. They also have their other best friend, Kaelum, who is equally as flirty!
September 13, 2026
Did we seriously try to put all tropes into a 180 pages? Pierced, masked streamer, biker dancing videos and honestly I could keep going. While I do enjoy all those things I did not enjoy them all packed together.
August 30, 2026
If you’re a gamer who reads smut this one’s definitely for you!!!
🌶️🌶️.5
🌶️🌶️.5
August 28, 2026
This was pure filth that had me giggling and kicking my feet…I loved every second of it.
September 7, 2026
when’s it my turn?!?! molly i need the next book pronto.
September 20, 2026
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 Stars) — A quick, spicy novella that delivers exactly what it promises, but suffers from some cringe-worthy dialogue and an unequal romantic dynamic. 📱🌶️
A few years back, I read Molly Doyle's Scream For Us, so I was prepared for what I was getting into with this one. This was a quick and dirty time! Seriously, there is so much sex in this little novella, lol. It was really well written and flowed nicely. There wasn't a whole lot of actual plot, but I wasn't expecting much from a spicy novella anyway!
The Critique (Why 3 Stars?): 📉
There were a couple of things I just didn't like that held this back from a higher rating:
• Cringe Support: I am all for a supportive king, but Lucien and Kaelum seemed a bit too over-the-top for me. Their support went from sweet to cringe fairly quickly.
• Justice for Kaelum: I am really hoping that when Molly releases the second book, it turns into an MMF romance instead of an MF romance, because I spent a good portion of this book feeling bad for Kaelum! He clearly loves Nora just as much as Lucien, and Nora clearly has feelings for both. Yet, she only chose to get physical with Lucien. They are all technically single, but it still felt like a betrayal. 💔
The Duet Trap: 🪤
I will say, I'm mad at myself because I didn't know this was a duet going in! Who knows how long I have to wait for part two to come out now.
Final Thoughts: 💭
Other than the surprise cliffhanger and the unequal relationship dynamics, I had a good time with this and will definitely be reading the second one when it comes out! 📚🏃♀️💨
A few years back, I read Molly Doyle's Scream For Us, so I was prepared for what I was getting into with this one. This was a quick and dirty time! Seriously, there is so much sex in this little novella, lol. It was really well written and flowed nicely. There wasn't a whole lot of actual plot, but I wasn't expecting much from a spicy novella anyway!
The Critique (Why 3 Stars?): 📉
There were a couple of things I just didn't like that held this back from a higher rating:
• Cringe Support: I am all for a supportive king, but Lucien and Kaelum seemed a bit too over-the-top for me. Their support went from sweet to cringe fairly quickly.
• Justice for Kaelum: I am really hoping that when Molly releases the second book, it turns into an MMF romance instead of an MF romance, because I spent a good portion of this book feeling bad for Kaelum! He clearly loves Nora just as much as Lucien, and Nora clearly has feelings for both. Yet, she only chose to get physical with Lucien. They are all technically single, but it still felt like a betrayal. 💔
The Duet Trap: 🪤
I will say, I'm mad at myself because I didn't know this was a duet going in! Who knows how long I have to wait for part two to come out now.
Final Thoughts: 💭
Other than the surprise cliffhanger and the unequal relationship dynamics, I had a good time with this and will definitely be reading the second one when it comes out! 📚🏃♀️💨
September 17, 2026
Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 5🌶️
Yearning: 4🔥
Darkness: zero🖤
🧬Genre: Gamer Romance
📚Tropes: Masked Streamer MMCs, Friends to Lovers, Touch Starved MCs
🤏Microtropes: He Falls First, Yearning, Tattooed/Pierced MMC
😈Kinks: Pleasure Dom, Voyeurism, Toys, Begging, Breath Play, Spit Play, Aftercare, Phone Sex, He Talks Her Through It
🌶️Spicy Chapters:
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
📝Chaotic Gremlin Thoughts:
- the flirty banter between Lucien & Kaelum while streaming🥵
- BYE WHY AM I ALREADY BLUSHING IN CHAPTER 2?!?!
- Oh I’m so SAT! Lucien’s goddamn mouth has me BLUSHING & SQUIRMING while sitting in public😱
- He sent her a reward for being “such a good girl” ✨swoons✨
- GAGGED! PAUSE! I NEED A COLD SHOWER😩 Chapter 8 & 9
- Omg Lucien is sooo sweet!!!!
- THE AFFIRMATIONS! STOP IM GONNA CRY!
- Why do I have butterflies in my stomach as if he’s flying to see me?!?!
- Holy shit that was so hot & one of the cutest books I’ve read in a while!
- I need book 2 NOW!!!!
💬Fav Quotes: *potential spoilers below*
- “Reading romance isn’t cutting it anymore. I just want to feel something again.”
- “I’m dying to learn more about myself. I guess you could say I was hoping you could help me with that…for research purposes only.” “Research purposes,” he echos, humming quietly. “Exactly,” I reply, forcing a laugh. “Well,” Lucien begins, his voice deep, hesitant, “if there’s anything I can do to help, I’m here.”
- “Research purposes.” “Strictly Platonic.”
- “Do you want me to touch myself, Nora?” he asks daringly, his voice dropping an octave. “Do you want my hand wrapped around my cock, just for you?” Jesus fucking christ.
- “You want to be used like the filthy fuck toy I know you are. Isn’t that right?”
- “Such a pathetic, needy little slut. Do what you’re fucking told and use your voice. I said beg.” “Please, Lucien,” I frantically whimper
- “Your chocolate milkshake will be there in about fifteen.” “You didn’t!” “Couldn’t help myself. Good girls get rewarded.”
- “I want you. I crave you. I haven’t even had you yet and I’m fucking obsessed.”
- “I’m sick over you. Completely folded. It’s over for me, Nora. If you told me to fuck off tomorrow, I would never get over you. You’d live rent free in my mind forever. Do you get that?”
Spice: 5🌶️
Yearning: 4🔥
Darkness: zero🖤
🧬Genre: Gamer Romance
📚Tropes: Masked Streamer MMCs, Friends to Lovers, Touch Starved MCs
🤏Microtropes: He Falls First, Yearning, Tattooed/Pierced MMC
😈Kinks: Pleasure Dom, Voyeurism, Toys, Begging, Breath Play, Spit Play, Aftercare, Phone Sex, He Talks Her Through It
🌶️Spicy Chapters:
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
📝Chaotic Gremlin Thoughts:
- the flirty banter between Lucien & Kaelum while streaming🥵
- BYE WHY AM I ALREADY BLUSHING IN CHAPTER 2?!?!
- Oh I’m so SAT! Lucien’s goddamn mouth has me BLUSHING & SQUIRMING while sitting in public😱
- He sent her a reward for being “such a good girl” ✨swoons✨
- GAGGED! PAUSE! I NEED A COLD SHOWER😩 Chapter 8 & 9
- Omg Lucien is sooo sweet!!!!
- THE AFFIRMATIONS! STOP IM GONNA CRY!
- Why do I have butterflies in my stomach as if he’s flying to see me?!?!
- Holy shit that was so hot & one of the cutest books I’ve read in a while!
- I need book 2 NOW!!!!
💬Fav Quotes: *potential spoilers below*
- “Reading romance isn’t cutting it anymore. I just want to feel something again.”
- “I’m dying to learn more about myself. I guess you could say I was hoping you could help me with that…for research purposes only.” “Research purposes,” he echos, humming quietly. “Exactly,” I reply, forcing a laugh. “Well,” Lucien begins, his voice deep, hesitant, “if there’s anything I can do to help, I’m here.”
- “Research purposes.” “Strictly Platonic.”
- “Do you want me to touch myself, Nora?” he asks daringly, his voice dropping an octave. “Do you want my hand wrapped around my cock, just for you?” Jesus fucking christ.
- “You want to be used like the filthy fuck toy I know you are. Isn’t that right?”
- “Such a pathetic, needy little slut. Do what you’re fucking told and use your voice. I said beg.” “Please, Lucien,” I frantically whimper
- “Your chocolate milkshake will be there in about fifteen.” “You didn’t!” “Couldn’t help myself. Good girls get rewarded.”
- “I want you. I crave you. I haven’t even had you yet and I’m fucking obsessed.”
- “I’m sick over you. Completely folded. It’s over for me, Nora. If you told me to fuck off tomorrow, I would never get over you. You’d live rent free in my mind forever. Do you get that?”
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is my top book of 2026 so far. Molly absolutely crushed it with Ping Me. I consumed this book in half a day and never wanted it to end. I finished it yesterday and it's still all I'm thinking about.
"Whatever you want, Nora, you can have. Do whatever you want with me. I'd let you ruin my life, willingly. Actually, I'd be fucking honored to be ruined by you."
That quote came from the Pleasure Dom, Lucien. He quickly became one of my favorite MMC's. Ping Me had all the angst and yearning in this novella. The dynamic between Nora, Lucien, and even Kaelum (I can't wait to see where that goes!) Molly did amazing with the streamer and gamer atmosphere as well! I loved that she showed community outside of the main characters and a little bit of the ins and outs as a moderator. Jasmine was a great comedic relief too and made me giggle quite a few times.
The way Lucien took care of Nora made me swoon! The affirmations and helping Nora during a moment of a panic attack was perfection. The long-distance relationship between them felt realistic and so well done. Lucien and Kaelum took amazing care of Nora, even if they were on a different coast.
I was literally kicking my feet and grinning while reading Ping Me. The friends to lovers was one of the best I've ever read.
I could word vomit all day about this book and I'm trying not to spoil...so just trust me when I say you need to pick up this read! So well done Molly!! Thank you for this amazing story and I can't wait to see where it goes next!! <3
"Whatever you want, Nora, you can have. Do whatever you want with me. I'd let you ruin my life, willingly. Actually, I'd be fucking honored to be ruined by you."
That quote came from the Pleasure Dom, Lucien. He quickly became one of my favorite MMC's. Ping Me had all the angst and yearning in this novella. The dynamic between Nora, Lucien, and even Kaelum (I can't wait to see where that goes!) Molly did amazing with the streamer and gamer atmosphere as well! I loved that she showed community outside of the main characters and a little bit of the ins and outs as a moderator. Jasmine was a great comedic relief too and made me giggle quite a few times.
The way Lucien took care of Nora made me swoon! The affirmations and helping Nora during a moment of a panic attack was perfection. The long-distance relationship between them felt realistic and so well done. Lucien and Kaelum took amazing care of Nora, even if they were on a different coast.
I was literally kicking my feet and grinning while reading Ping Me. The friends to lovers was one of the best I've ever read.
I could word vomit all day about this book and I'm trying not to spoil...so just trust me when I say you need to pick up this read! So well done Molly!! Thank you for this amazing story and I can't wait to see where it goes next!! <3
September 2, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶🌶🌶/5
TW - trauma (mentioned), verbally / emotionally abusive relationship (past, mentioned), insomnia, sex work, social anxiety, panic attack
CW - voyeurism, breath play, D/s (pleasure Dom), marking, spitting, masks, degradation, edging, toys, hand necklace, light Daddy kink, v v light spanking
Tropes - long distance, jealous, streamers / gamers, obsessed, size difference
Representation - ADHD FMC / MMC, queer rep
Idk the person I’ll become if what I THINK happens in the next book actually DOES happen in the next book 🫠🫠
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List / The Naughtier List
TW/CW not to be repurposed by authors / publishers for website / book / content use without permission
TW - trauma (mentioned), verbally / emotionally abusive relationship (past, mentioned), insomnia, sex work, social anxiety, panic attack
CW - voyeurism, breath play, D/s (pleasure Dom), marking, spitting, masks, degradation, edging, toys, hand necklace, light Daddy kink, v v light spanking
Tropes - long distance, jealous, streamers / gamers, obsessed, size difference
Representation - ADHD FMC / MMC, queer rep
Idk the person I’ll become if what I THINK happens in the next book actually DOES happen in the next book 🫠🫠
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List / The Naughtier List
TW/CW not to be repurposed by authors / publishers for website / book / content use without permission
August 27, 2026
Gamer friends to lovers
This was short but fun story about Lenora and her two long time & now long distance friends, Kaelum and Lucien. Lenora is taking some time after a bad relationship to work on herself and discover things about herself. Coincidentally, this happens to intersect with her finally opening her eyes to what was right in front of her with Lucien.
It's a fast burn to me - Lucien has basically been on a leash, being there for her as her friend, gaming with her and Kaelum, normal things.... But as soon as Lenora makes her request & gives her enthusiastic consent? He goes zero to one hundred in the most respectful way possible. He helps her discover a few things about herself, shows her how awful her ex was, and everyone has a good time.
And then there's Kaelum. He really is being a good, patient boy this whole time and it drove me up a wall. I need more info! I need to know WHAT is going on with him and Lucien, and I need to know what happens after that last text! This was a fun one, quick little palate cleaner. This was my first book by Molly Doyle and I look forward to reading more.
This was short but fun story about Lenora and her two long time & now long distance friends, Kaelum and Lucien. Lenora is taking some time after a bad relationship to work on herself and discover things about herself. Coincidentally, this happens to intersect with her finally opening her eyes to what was right in front of her with Lucien.
It's a fast burn to me - Lucien has basically been on a leash, being there for her as her friend, gaming with her and Kaelum, normal things.... But as soon as Lenora makes her request & gives her enthusiastic consent? He goes zero to one hundred in the most respectful way possible. He helps her discover a few things about herself, shows her how awful her ex was, and everyone has a good time.
And then there's Kaelum. He really is being a good, patient boy this whole time and it drove me up a wall. I need more info! I need to know WHAT is going on with him and Lucien, and I need to know what happens after that last text! This was a fun one, quick little palate cleaner. This was my first book by Molly Doyle and I look forward to reading more.
September 17, 2026
Such a great story! As someone who found her soulmate and life long best friends through online gaming, this story hit close to home. I am so appreciative that there is no limit to who you can and will meet in your life time. Distances are slowly becoming not an issue. Not for Nora, Lucien, or Kaelum. Countless hours spent in voice calls with people from around the world. Making connections and life long friendships with them. Getting closer with people 1000 miles away than the people right across the street. We lost a gaming friend of mine about 2 years ago. A person who I would have never met if it wasn't for games like GTA and Diablo. I will never forget those memories. I love how current this book is. 10 years ago, these topics weren't really anything you would find in a book, but happened all over the place with so many people. So many can relate to this in one way or another. Maybe not necessarily with streamers, but gaming communities. If gaming and yearning and best friends and masked bike tok and kink is your thing, this book is definitely for us! 5/5 Stars HIGHLY recommend.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an advanced copy from the author and this is my honest review.
5 STARS, HANDS DOWN!
I devoured this book, and thoroughly enjoyed the ride along with Nora. Lucien is definitely my favorite, but Kaelum is precious as well. The banter between the boys was funny and delicious, but when all 3 them come together? Sparks fly!
That dedication page was not lying! Lucien is the book boyfriend we all need and DESERVE. Honestly, this book was just as healing to read as it was spicy. It had me taking notes whilst kicking my feet, giggling and blushing.
WARNING: If you couldn't already tell based off the number of pages, this book ends on a cliffhanger BUT it's definitely worth the quick read, and I think we all know what to expect/hope for book 2. 😉
If you enjoy any of these tropes:
💜 Words of affirmation
❤️ Degradation
💙 Praise
💜 Aftercare
❤️ Mental check-ins
💙 Yearning
💜 Pierced & tatted MCs
❤️ Pleasure Dom
💙 Masked Streamers
💜 She comes first, always
❤️ Size Difference
💙 FWB/Friends to Lovers
💜 Toys are friends, not enemies
then this is the book for you. 😍
5 STARS, HANDS DOWN!
I devoured this book, and thoroughly enjoyed the ride along with Nora. Lucien is definitely my favorite, but Kaelum is precious as well. The banter between the boys was funny and delicious, but when all 3 them come together? Sparks fly!
That dedication page was not lying! Lucien is the book boyfriend we all need and DESERVE. Honestly, this book was just as healing to read as it was spicy. It had me taking notes whilst kicking my feet, giggling and blushing.
WARNING: If you couldn't already tell based off the number of pages, this book ends on a cliffhanger BUT it's definitely worth the quick read, and I think we all know what to expect/hope for book 2. 😉
If you enjoy any of these tropes:
💜 Words of affirmation
❤️ Degradation
💙 Praise
💜 Aftercare
❤️ Mental check-ins
💙 Yearning
💜 Pierced & tatted MCs
❤️ Pleasure Dom
💙 Masked Streamers
💜 She comes first, always
❤️ Size Difference
💙 FWB/Friends to Lovers
💜 Toys are friends, not enemies
then this is the book for you. 😍
August 27, 2026
Ping Me by Molly Doyle
I'm going to start off by saying that I will read ANYTHING Molly writes. If she writes it I'm going to read it! When she announced this book I was instantly excited and I couldn't wait to read it.
After Nora gets out of her relationship she is just trying to find herself again. She is best friends with Lucien and Kaelum who are also gamers and they wake up on video call and go to sleep on video call.
Nora feels that recently she is starting to develop feelings for the guys. Every time she gets a notification from them she starts getting these butterflies that she hasn't felt in a long time. When one thing leads to another she decides to ask Lucien if he can help her out with figuring out what she likes again.
When I tell you the spice was spicy I couldn't get enough of it! 🫣🥵 From the spicy text messages to the package he had sent to her house. I didn't want it to end because I wanted the spice to keep going. Like this man got on a flight for one night to make all her fantasies come to life! LIKE STOP IT RIGHT NOW! I NEED more immediately
I'm going to start off by saying that I will read ANYTHING Molly writes. If she writes it I'm going to read it! When she announced this book I was instantly excited and I couldn't wait to read it.
After Nora gets out of her relationship she is just trying to find herself again. She is best friends with Lucien and Kaelum who are also gamers and they wake up on video call and go to sleep on video call.
Nora feels that recently she is starting to develop feelings for the guys. Every time she gets a notification from them she starts getting these butterflies that she hasn't felt in a long time. When one thing leads to another she decides to ask Lucien if he can help her out with figuring out what she likes again.
When I tell you the spice was spicy I couldn't get enough of it! 🫣🥵 From the spicy text messages to the package he had sent to her house. I didn't want it to end because I wanted the spice to keep going. Like this man got on a flight for one night to make all her fantasies come to life! LIKE STOP IT RIGHT NOW! I NEED more immediately
September 1, 2026
This was such a cute fun spicy read!
Nora and Lucien and Kaelum are best friends but have always had some tension going on between them. Nora is the fmc who has just gotten out of a crappy relationship and she is trying to find herself. Her story is such a healing read. If you have ever found yourself in a crappy relationship where you’re put down, constantly unsure, insecure, and throw in some ptsd from trauma caused by that shitty relationship then this book might heal a small part of you. Nora is treated like a Queen by Lucien and Kaelum. I’m not sure if this is MFM or MF bc we only see her take things further with Lucien but that ending has me thinking maybe MFM? Fingers crossed?🤞🏼 That would be the biggest f u to Nora’s ex lol.
Some of the wording was a little cringey but I was able to ignore it bc I was hooked and wanted to see how the story played out. If you want masked gamer streamers in your books who treat the fmc as she deserves and never less than, then you’ll enjoy this short read 😊
Nora and Lucien and Kaelum are best friends but have always had some tension going on between them. Nora is the fmc who has just gotten out of a crappy relationship and she is trying to find herself. Her story is such a healing read. If you have ever found yourself in a crappy relationship where you’re put down, constantly unsure, insecure, and throw in some ptsd from trauma caused by that shitty relationship then this book might heal a small part of you. Nora is treated like a Queen by Lucien and Kaelum. I’m not sure if this is MFM or MF bc we only see her take things further with Lucien but that ending has me thinking maybe MFM? Fingers crossed?🤞🏼 That would be the biggest f u to Nora’s ex lol.
Some of the wording was a little cringey but I was able to ignore it bc I was hooked and wanted to see how the story played out. If you want masked gamer streamers in your books who treat the fmc as she deserves and never less than, then you’ll enjoy this short read 😊
Review of advance copy received from Author
MOLLY IS BACK. PING ME IS EVERYTHING A HOT AND STEAMY STREAMER NOVELLA SHOULD BE.
First off, KAE AND LUCE AT THE SAME MF TIME. We don't get that...but I WOULD ABSOLUTELY BE OKAY WITH THAT.
However, I am a HOE for dark hair and dark (honey) eyes. Top off the fact that the man is a pleasure dom covered in tattoos, 6'5", and is...PIERCED. FUCK ME UP. THE MOUTH ON THAT MAN. I WON'T RECOVER.
The dynamic between Kae and Luce alone was enough to entice me to keep reading. It was such a feet kicking moment.
Now our girl Nora. Sweet Nora has never had a fair man in her entire life. Her ex is the core douchebag. She has had to rebuild herself. But that changes when our boy steps in. I love that they have such safety and comfort in their dynamic.
I can't say much more without giving too much away. Give this a chance. Molly didn't disappoint writing this. I already can't wait for more!
First off, KAE AND LUCE AT THE SAME MF TIME. We don't get that...but I WOULD ABSOLUTELY BE OKAY WITH THAT.
However, I am a HOE for dark hair and dark (honey) eyes. Top off the fact that the man is a pleasure dom covered in tattoos, 6'5", and is...PIERCED. FUCK ME UP. THE MOUTH ON THAT MAN. I WON'T RECOVER.
The dynamic between Kae and Luce alone was enough to entice me to keep reading. It was such a feet kicking moment.
Now our girl Nora. Sweet Nora has never had a fair man in her entire life. Her ex is the core douchebag. She has had to rebuild herself. But that changes when our boy steps in. I love that they have such safety and comfort in their dynamic.
I can't say much more without giving too much away. Give this a chance. Molly didn't disappoint writing this. I already can't wait for more!
August 28, 2026
I love Molly’s books and i’m so glad she’s come back! When she said she was writing a contemporary romance I was immediately sat.
I ate this book up pretty fast, I enjoy a novella here and there so this one was a spicy good time. I thought this book was okay, nothing really amazed me like her other novellas. I think the main issue I had was it took forever for them to meet up. Towards the middle I started losing interest, there was a couple unnecessary scenes and I just kept thinking can they just meet already? 😅🥲
The one thing I love about Molly’s books is the spice. These scenes were good and I was sweating with some 🤭 The FMC was being treated and what a lucky girl she is, wdym she can have 2 masked gamers like yes pls.
I think they’ll be a Book 2 so I guess that’s why Molly ended it the way she did. I’ll probably read book 2 since this was an easy read with likeable characters. I will be patiently waiting for order of the unseen book 5 🙂↕️
I ate this book up pretty fast, I enjoy a novella here and there so this one was a spicy good time. I thought this book was okay, nothing really amazed me like her other novellas. I think the main issue I had was it took forever for them to meet up. Towards the middle I started losing interest, there was a couple unnecessary scenes and I just kept thinking can they just meet already? 😅🥲
The one thing I love about Molly’s books is the spice. These scenes were good and I was sweating with some 🤭 The FMC was being treated and what a lucky girl she is, wdym she can have 2 masked gamers like yes pls.
I think they’ll be a Book 2 so I guess that’s why Molly ended it the way she did. I’ll probably read book 2 since this was an easy read with likeable characters. I will be patiently waiting for order of the unseen book 5 🙂↕️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 29, 2026
3/5⭐️ | 4/5🌶️
honestly, this was exactly what i needed as a palette cleanser 😂 a quick, easy, completely unserious read that i could fly through without having to emotionally invest too much.
the masked streamer concept was fun and different, and i liked the online dynamic between the characters. was there a ton of plot or deep character development? no. but i don’t think that’s really what this book was trying to be either. sometimes you just need a short, spicy book to reset after a heavier read, and this definitely did the job.
the spice was a solid 4/5 for me. molly doyle knows her audience, and this book wasted absolutely no time getting to the point lol. 🔥
overall, a decent 3-star read for me. nothing groundbreaking and probably not one i’ll think about for very long, but it was entertaining, spicy, and easy to finish in one sitting. sometimes a book can just be a fun little palette cleanser, and that’s exactly what ping me was for me.
honestly, this was exactly what i needed as a palette cleanser 😂 a quick, easy, completely unserious read that i could fly through without having to emotionally invest too much.
the masked streamer concept was fun and different, and i liked the online dynamic between the characters. was there a ton of plot or deep character development? no. but i don’t think that’s really what this book was trying to be either. sometimes you just need a short, spicy book to reset after a heavier read, and this definitely did the job.
the spice was a solid 4/5 for me. molly doyle knows her audience, and this book wasted absolutely no time getting to the point lol. 🔥
overall, a decent 3-star read for me. nothing groundbreaking and probably not one i’ll think about for very long, but it was entertaining, spicy, and easy to finish in one sitting. sometimes a book can just be a fun little palette cleanser, and that’s exactly what ping me was for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“I know I probably sound like a psychopath, but baby, I need you the same way fire needs oxygen… the way stars need gravity. I’m fucking orbiting you at this point.”
✨ Overall Rating 5/5
📈 Plot 5/5
🖊️ Writing 5/5
👤 Characters 5/5
⚖️ Interpersonal Relationships 5/5
🗺️ World Building 5/5
🔥 Spice 5/5
😭 Emotional Damage 5/5 (because book 2 isn’t out yet lol)
🤩 Entertainment 5/5
I absolutely LOOOOOVE this book! The love, care and reassurance (+ orgasms) Nora got, left me feeling so full.
Yes, it’s hot.
Yes, the masked men had me feral.
Yes, there is spice.
But more than that, there is a healing journey through friendship and love.
And Mr will talk you through it!?!? OH LAWD 🫠 yes please.
This book damn right altered my brain chemistry.
Thank you so much to Molly Doyle for sending me an ARC, I’m seriously so honoured!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
BABES, I am at the beach reading this. I’m unwell in the best way. I’m pretty sure sand was flying everywhere with my feet kicking like a school girl 😂
Who doesn’t love, masked men, gamers, flirty banter, friends and growth.
Nora is trying to find herself after a shitty relationship and who is there to help her, Luce & Kal. Not only that but she wants to find that confidence and power within herself. What makes it even better is these two boys are all about our girl. They support her, cherish her and honestly just adore her.
And when she asked for assistance, they’re not saying no and let me tell you.. it is HOT 🥵 GIRL phone sec never sounded so good 🫠🫠 llllaaaaawwwwddd!
And to leave me hanging like that! Psh what happens next 👀
Luce is a favorite of mine but I cannot wait to kal to surprise me 👀
You gotta read this, it’s such a good time!
Who doesn’t love, masked men, gamers, flirty banter, friends and growth.
Nora is trying to find herself after a shitty relationship and who is there to help her, Luce & Kal. Not only that but she wants to find that confidence and power within herself. What makes it even better is these two boys are all about our girl. They support her, cherish her and honestly just adore her.
And when she asked for assistance, they’re not saying no and let me tell you.. it is HOT 🥵 GIRL phone sec never sounded so good 🫠🫠 llllaaaaawwwwddd!
And to leave me hanging like that! Psh what happens next 👀
Luce is a favorite of mine but I cannot wait to kal to surprise me 👀
You gotta read this, it’s such a good time!
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