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Sins of Seduction
Such a pretty little Raven.
The unattainable.
The Goddess amongst men, but they crave her just the same.
They all look to clip her wings—desperate to cage her, not knowing freedom is all she’ll ever seek.
Such a pretty little Raven.
Soaring high in the sky, fleeing from a past that haunts her in the dark.
She’ll never be free of it even when she finds her savor to guide her flight.
She’ll seek salvation in him while she taints his light.
There are demons in the dark eager to taste her flesh,
And they’ll bleed her dry while they burn her world.
It’s such a pretty sight,
Watching a Raven desperate to take flight,
Trying to escape but the darkness she created has plucked out her wings,
Leaving her defenseless and broken.
Such a pretty little Raven,
Your screams will fill the night air,
And when your heart stops beating,
The world will no longer be in despair.
**This is a Stand alone**
The unattainable.
The Goddess amongst men, but they crave her just the same.
They all look to clip her wings—desperate to cage her, not knowing freedom is all she’ll ever seek.
Such a pretty little Raven.
Soaring high in the sky, fleeing from a past that haunts her in the dark.
She’ll never be free of it even when she finds her savor to guide her flight.
She’ll seek salvation in him while she taints his light.
There are demons in the dark eager to taste her flesh,
And they’ll bleed her dry while they burn her world.
It’s such a pretty sight,
Watching a Raven desperate to take flight,
Trying to escape but the darkness she created has plucked out her wings,
Leaving her defenseless and broken.
Such a pretty little Raven,
Your screams will fill the night air,
And when your heart stops beating,
The world will no longer be in despair.
**This is a Stand alone**
350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 11, 2022
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About the author
Nicole Banks
42 books380 followers"It's like a verbal seduction."
Weaving tales that will seduce your mind and have you hanging off the edge of your seat.
I dabble in all writing genres but I'm a sucker for romantic suspense.
I'm a yogi, music snob, and love living life on my own terms.
www.facebook.com/nicolebanks13
instagram: @_nicolebanks_
Weaving tales that will seduce your mind and have you hanging off the edge of your seat.
I dabble in all writing genres but I'm a sucker for romantic suspense.
I'm a yogi, music snob, and love living life on my own terms.
www.facebook.com/nicolebanks13
instagram: @_nicolebanks_
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March 30, 2023
ᴛʜɪs ɪs ᴛʜᴇ ғɪʀsᴛ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ɪ'ᴍ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ ʙʏ ᴛʜɪs ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏᴏᴋɪsʜ ɢɪʀʟs ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴛ ᴡᴀs ғʀᴇᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴀᴍᴀᴢɪɴɢ.
ғʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴀʀᴛ ɪᴛ ᴋᴇᴘᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴇɴɢᴀɢᴇᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ᴡᴀs ɢᴏɪɴɢ ɴᴏ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ᴜɴᴛɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅ. ɪᴛ's sᴇᴛ ɪɴ ᴀ sᴇx ᴄʟᴜʙ ᴡʜɪᴄʜ ᴍᴀᴋᴇs ɪᴛ ᴀʟʟ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴏʀᴇ sᴘɪᴄʏ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀs ʜᴀᴅ ɪɴsᴛᴀɴᴛ ᴀᴛᴛʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴇᴍɪsᴛʀʏ ᴡᴀs ᴊᴜsᴛ ᴏғғ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴀʀᴛs. ʙᴇᴛᴡᴇᴇɴ ᴛʜᴇ sᴇᴄᴏɴᴅ ᴄʜᴀɴᴄᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴀɴᴅ sᴜsᴘᴇɴsᴇ ᴏғ ᴡʜᴏ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴀʟᴋᴇʀ ɪs ɪ ᴡᴀs ᴜᴛᴛᴇʀʟʏ ɢᴏɴᴇ ɪɴ ᴛʜɪs ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴡᴀs ᴀ ᴛᴡɪsᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ɪ ᴅɪᴅɴ'ᴛ sᴇᴇ ᴄᴏᴍɪɴɢ.
𝐒𝖾𝖼ⱺ𐓣ᑯ 𝐂ɦα𐓣𝖼𝖾
𝐒𝗍αᥣ𝗄𝖾𝗋 𝗏𝗂ᑲ𝖾𝗌
𝐒υ𝗌ρ𝖾𐓣𝗌𝖾
ғʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴀʀᴛ ɪᴛ ᴋᴇᴘᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴇɴɢᴀɢᴇᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ᴡᴀs ɢᴏɪɴɢ ɴᴏ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ᴜɴᴛɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅ. ɪᴛ's sᴇᴛ ɪɴ ᴀ sᴇx ᴄʟᴜʙ ᴡʜɪᴄʜ ᴍᴀᴋᴇs ɪᴛ ᴀʟʟ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴏʀᴇ sᴘɪᴄʏ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀs ʜᴀᴅ ɪɴsᴛᴀɴᴛ ᴀᴛᴛʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴇᴍɪsᴛʀʏ ᴡᴀs ᴊᴜsᴛ ᴏғғ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴀʀᴛs. ʙᴇᴛᴡᴇᴇɴ ᴛʜᴇ sᴇᴄᴏɴᴅ ᴄʜᴀɴᴄᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴀɴᴅ sᴜsᴘᴇɴsᴇ ᴏғ ᴡʜᴏ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴀʟᴋᴇʀ ɪs ɪ ᴡᴀs ᴜᴛᴛᴇʀʟʏ ɢᴏɴᴇ ɪɴ ᴛʜɪs ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴡᴀs ᴀ ᴛᴡɪsᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ɪ ᴅɪᴅɴ'ᴛ sᴇᴇ ᴄᴏᴍɪɴɢ.
𝐒𝖾𝖼ⱺ𐓣ᑯ 𝐂ɦα𐓣𝖼𝖾
𝐒𝗍αᥣ𝗄𝖾𝗋 𝗏𝗂ᑲ𝖾𝗌
𝐒υ𝗌ρ𝖾𐓣𝗌𝖾
February 13, 2022
WILD.
Wild is absolutely the only word I can think of to describe this book.
Admittedly, this was my first ever 5 🌶 read.
The blurb alone sold me but by chapter 4 I was already sweating & wondering how the author would top this scene.
It took a few chapters to understand the dynamic of all the characters but once I grasped it my mind went wild with theories & trying to connect all of the dots.
This was a rollercoaster ride of who dunnit mixed with burning hot sexual tension & it left me trying to catch my breath for fifty different reasons 🥵
Wild is absolutely the only word I can think of to describe this book.
Admittedly, this was my first ever 5 🌶 read.
The blurb alone sold me but by chapter 4 I was already sweating & wondering how the author would top this scene.
It took a few chapters to understand the dynamic of all the characters but once I grasped it my mind went wild with theories & trying to connect all of the dots.
This was a rollercoaster ride of who dunnit mixed with burning hot sexual tension & it left me trying to catch my breath for fifty different reasons 🥵
February 8, 2022
So this book was very steamy like Jax and Raven are hawt! I won't give to much away but this is gonna have suspense, some dark themes and lots of $ex. It take place in a sex club and it gonna hit topics of being open and honest with your sexuality. It's also second chance romance..
TW:blood, graphic murder scenes, mentions of suicide..
ARC provided for free in exchange for a honest review all opinions are my own.
TW:blood, graphic murder scenes, mentions of suicide..
ARC provided for free in exchange for a honest review all opinions are my own.
February 11, 2022
IS THIS A BOOK YOU NEED TO READ? YES!!!
I absolutely love Jax and Raven and the wild ride that Nicole Banks puts us through. This book is spicy, hot, and mysterious. While having a romance plot line where you see Jax develop as a character and consistently swooning over both Jax and Raven, there is also a plot line of mystery. Someone wants our pretty little Raven to end. While reading the book, I felt like I was between both wanting so much spice (which we got) but also wanting to know WHO IS DOING ALL THESE AWFUL THINGS??!!!
I couldn't put it down. I also reread this one spicy hot scene like three times. Nicole Banks definitely knows how to write FIRE HOT STEAMY scenes. I enjoyed the "second chance romance" trope even though it wasn't really second chance because they have been on and off for years. It was refreshing to read about characters who already had so much history and were like "let's do this ONE LAST TIME!" because yes, please do lol. I enjoyed the exploration of sexuality as well. The author truly did not hold back at all which made this book even more enjoyable.
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I absolutely love Jax and Raven and the wild ride that Nicole Banks puts us through. This book is spicy, hot, and mysterious. While having a romance plot line where you see Jax develop as a character and consistently swooning over both Jax and Raven, there is also a plot line of mystery. Someone wants our pretty little Raven to end. While reading the book, I felt like I was between both wanting so much spice (which we got) but also wanting to know WHO IS DOING ALL THESE AWFUL THINGS??!!!
I couldn't put it down. I also reread this one spicy hot scene like three times. Nicole Banks definitely knows how to write FIRE HOT STEAMY scenes. I enjoyed the "second chance romance" trope even though it wasn't really second chance because they have been on and off for years. It was refreshing to read about characters who already had so much history and were like "let's do this ONE LAST TIME!" because yes, please do lol. I enjoyed the exploration of sexuality as well. The author truly did not hold back at all which made this book even more enjoyable.
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February 13, 2022This was my first book by this author, and I really enjoyed parts of this book. The sex positivity was refreshing, even if it took Jax a while to get there. I think Jax's struggles in the beginning of their relationship--that are alluded to and mentioned, because the book starts 5 years after they broke off a 10 year relationship--are very realistic. Unfortunately, he lashed out at Raven with his own insecurities and upbringing. As I learned about how far he has come and all the work he has done on himself, it made me really appreciate him as he currently was. The current Jax is definite book boyfriend material. Raven is a strong, successful female character. She knows what she likes and wants, and isn't willing to compromise that! Their chemistry is off the charts as well. The author does a good job describing realistic parts of sexual encounters that romance books often leave out, which I sincerely appreciated. Plus, there is a stalker/murder on the loose that is targeting Raven. All of this is the perfect recipe for an amazing book!
There are a lot of layers to this story and messy parts. When it comes to the murder, some evidence is not handled very well by a couple people, and I wanted to smack them both. One of my personal no-go's that makes me DNF a book happens around half way through, which really sucked, because I was enjoying it so much prior to that moment. You can find full spoilers on my blog. Anyway, it’s a twisted ride and I think many readers will enjoy this book. Thank you to Wildfire Marketing Solutions and Nicole Banks for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
There are a lot of layers to this story and messy parts. When it comes to the murder, some evidence is not handled very well by a couple people, and I wanted to smack them both. One of my personal no-go's that makes me DNF a book happens around half way through, which really sucked, because I was enjoying it so much prior to that moment. You can find full spoilers on my blog. Anyway, it’s a twisted ride and I think many readers will enjoy this book. Thank you to Wildfire Marketing Solutions and Nicole Banks for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
February 20, 2022
This was an enjoyable erotic romance with more than “just sex to sell.”
I say that with love for the straight up erotic books, I love them, too.
It centers around a sex club and it’s owner, so it obviously includes very liberal “adult activities” in multiple scenes and it’s explored in detail. -Just in case you aren’t up for that, there’s your heads up from me ;)
That is not all the this story is, it is also a mystery and suspense.
There’s a super creepy stalker lurking in the shadows, watching and plotting something big.
It’s pretty intense and chilling at times. I loved that aspect of the story!
Raven and Jax have a past together it’s a second chance romance with a bit of twist.
I liked that the reason they hadn’t worked out as a couple the first time was given and that the characters discussed it and had inner thoughts the reader is privy to.
There is a lot of tension in the story, from the fear and suspicion AND the emotions the main characters are feeling about each other.
I liked the authors writing style and use of words, it’s well written and interesting without unnecessary flourishes.
The flow and pace was great, it felt that it moved fast enough to keep me interested and still gave enough time to explore and understand the characters.
There’s a lot of sensuality and very erotic scenes that are very hot, I loved the exploration of different desires and preferences.
I appreciated the different places the characters were at emotionally and their internal thoughts and feelings about their sexuality.
I loved the letters/poems and clues the stalker left, it’s so delightfully twisted!
I suspected a few people, I’d switch my theory back and forth.
I did figure it out before the big reveal, I probably got lucky because there were a couple of good suspects.
It was a really sexy and entertaining story.
I love that it’s erotica with a strong, suspenseful story and interesting relationships.
The suspense added to my enjoyment of the story, it was a new to me author and I’m glad I gave this one a try, I really liked it.
I say that with love for the straight up erotic books, I love them, too.
It centers around a sex club and it’s owner, so it obviously includes very liberal “adult activities” in multiple scenes and it’s explored in detail. -Just in case you aren’t up for that, there’s your heads up from me ;)
That is not all the this story is, it is also a mystery and suspense.
There’s a super creepy stalker lurking in the shadows, watching and plotting something big.
It’s pretty intense and chilling at times. I loved that aspect of the story!
Raven and Jax have a past together it’s a second chance romance with a bit of twist.
I liked that the reason they hadn’t worked out as a couple the first time was given and that the characters discussed it and had inner thoughts the reader is privy to.
There is a lot of tension in the story, from the fear and suspicion AND the emotions the main characters are feeling about each other.
I liked the authors writing style and use of words, it’s well written and interesting without unnecessary flourishes.
The flow and pace was great, it felt that it moved fast enough to keep me interested and still gave enough time to explore and understand the characters.
There’s a lot of sensuality and very erotic scenes that are very hot, I loved the exploration of different desires and preferences.
I appreciated the different places the characters were at emotionally and their internal thoughts and feelings about their sexuality.
I loved the letters/poems and clues the stalker left, it’s so delightfully twisted!
I suspected a few people, I’d switch my theory back and forth.
I did figure it out before the big reveal, I probably got lucky because there were a couple of good suspects.
It was a really sexy and entertaining story.
I love that it’s erotica with a strong, suspenseful story and interesting relationships.
The suspense added to my enjoyment of the story, it was a new to me author and I’m glad I gave this one a try, I really liked it.
September 9, 2022
I really liked this book. It was a second chance, suspenseful, dark romance set in a sex club with stalker vibes. This book was spicy and I was left in awe after every scene because I didn’t believe the author could top some of the scenes they had written.
I loved Raven’s strong character and Jax’s book boyfriend vibes. Their chemistry was explosive and I loved that there was positivity around sex compared to other books I’ve read.
The beginning was a bit confusing for me, but I was intrigued and I wanted to know what was happening so I continued reading until I was able to piece things together and I do not regret reading this book. It was a wild rollercoaster ride of suspense. and well written spicy scenes.
Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved Raven’s strong character and Jax’s book boyfriend vibes. Their chemistry was explosive and I loved that there was positivity around sex compared to other books I’ve read.
The beginning was a bit confusing for me, but I was intrigued and I wanted to know what was happening so I continued reading until I was able to piece things together and I do not regret reading this book. It was a wild rollercoaster ride of suspense. and well written spicy scenes.
Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 10, 2022
FIVE F@$KING STARS!
This book has it all..the spicy and the plot both were on point! Sins of Seduction is the first book in a long time that I slowed down and read and savored it. There was no rushing through this book.
Please check the triggers before diving into it. But if you continue ahead with it, you will not regret it!
This book has it all..the spicy and the plot both were on point! Sins of Seduction is the first book in a long time that I slowed down and read and savored it. There was no rushing through this book.
Please check the triggers before diving into it. But if you continue ahead with it, you will not regret it!
June 10, 2022
This was my first book by this author and it was definitely not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed this book it packed a punch and had heavy 🔥🔥🔥🔥. It leaves you wanting more.
I loved Jax, Raven, and Cruz.
I loved the banter between Cruz and raven definitely didn’t see that coming.
Jax and raven love is one of a kind she helps him find his self.
I loved the real world problems he faced about his sexuality and what s** should be.
Be prep to be on the edge of your seat with the twist and turns while also being rewarded with some 🌶 spicy scenes.
I loved Jax, Raven, and Cruz.
I loved the banter between Cruz and raven definitely didn’t see that coming.
Jax and raven love is one of a kind she helps him find his self.
I loved the real world problems he faced about his sexuality and what s** should be.
Be prep to be on the edge of your seat with the twist and turns while also being rewarded with some 🌶 spicy scenes.
February 11, 2022
My first book by Nicole Banks and I was not disappointed! This book was SMOKING HAWT, paired with the suspense it was a great read. I kinda felt like there were things that were mentioned that I had questions about, almost like this is a part of a series. Overall it was a good read
October 10, 2022
HAWT!!! This was my first read by Nicole Banks and it did not disappoint! Loved the story and suspense, it kept me guessing until the end! And of course the spice was fantastic. Can't wait to read Lush!
January 3, 2022
What to say? What to say? Soooo much, but I suck at writing these things so I'll keep it short and sweet.
Just put the release date on your calendar. Seriously. Because you are going to want to buy this one.
Fine. Fine. I'll tell you why I think you should.
Raven and Jax. They're the reason. I absolutely love the relationship they have. Their chemistry is 🌶️🌶️🔥. The way they're so open with each other and communicate is absolutely beautiful. Jax proves to us all that you CAN fight your upbringing if you want to.
(P.s. TO MY DEAREST CRUZ, I hate to love you, handsome. But love you I do. 😘)
The suspense in this book will keep you on the edge of your seat and constantly guessing who the stalker is or what is going to happen next and when the reveal happens you're going to want to scream at your Kindle because you should have stuck with your gut in the first place. (This is me. This is what happened and I got some side-eyes from the ladies at the hair salon. 😬)
Um...yeah. So that's it. That's why you should buy it.
K.Thanx.Bye
Just put the release date on your calendar. Seriously. Because you are going to want to buy this one.
Fine. Fine. I'll tell you why I think you should.
Raven and Jax. They're the reason. I absolutely love the relationship they have. Their chemistry is 🌶️🌶️🔥. The way they're so open with each other and communicate is absolutely beautiful. Jax proves to us all that you CAN fight your upbringing if you want to.
(P.s. TO MY DEAREST CRUZ, I hate to love you, handsome. But love you I do. 😘)
The suspense in this book will keep you on the edge of your seat and constantly guessing who the stalker is or what is going to happen next and when the reveal happens you're going to want to scream at your Kindle because you should have stuck with your gut in the first place. (This is me. This is what happened and I got some side-eyes from the ladies at the hair salon. 😬)
Um...yeah. So that's it. That's why you should buy it.
K.Thanx.Bye
February 11, 2022
Original review
This book was provided by the author through Wildfire Marketing Solutions in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Nicole Banks and Wildfire Marketing Solutions!
This book was provided by the author through Wildfire Marketing Solutions in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Nicole Banks and Wildfire Marketing Solutions!
Sins of Seduction is a standalone Romantic Suspense book about Raven and Jax.
I’m a big fan of Romantic Suspense books and when I read the synopsis of Sins of Seduction, I had to read this book! Sins of Seduction is the first book I’ve read by Nicole Banks, so I didn’t really know what to expect. I’m really glad that I picked up this book because this story was so interesting and steamy. Damn! This book takes place in a sex club and talks about sexuality and your sexual preferences. Even though this book is fiction, it was still interesting to see someone’s view on these kinds of topics.
Raven and Jax are our main characters and they’ve been in a relationship a few times and now they want to give it another try. I really liked that this book talked about some real relationship problems when someone has certain sexual preferences and the other doesn’t really understand them. I think this is a struggle for a lot of people, so it was nice to read about it. So, Jax wants to try again and I really think that’s something beautiful! The not so beautiful part of this book is that someone’s after Raven…
I really enjoyed Sins of Seduction. As I mentioned before, I love Romantic Suspense books, and this one was really good. Although I already had an idea of who wanted to hurt Raven, it was still nice to read this book and see why that person was after Raven. I’m really happy that I discovered Sins of Seduction and that I discovered Nicole Banks. I’m really looking forward to checking out her other books.
February 10, 2022
"Can you see me? The golden sun will d!e"
Sweet pretty little Raven. You turn a saint into a sinner and destroy them with your lips and what lies between your legs. They’ve coveted what isn’t theirs. How I want to bathe in the crimson of your sins to remind you as I clip your wings that I do not share.
Sweet pretty little Raven your taste will be the last thing she knows before I sl!t her throat open. She stole your passion of cries that belonged to me.
Sweet pretty little broken Raven, I got high off your taste of fear that caused you pain. I can't wait to taste it again as I clip your wings for you are the devil in disguise. No one can protect you.
Sweet pretty little Raven she was a beautiful site as her bl00dy body matched her crimson hair. One by one they are your sacrifice.
Sweet pretty little Raven as I watch you from a distance and see you crumble knowing that it is only a matter of time before I clip your wings and bathe in the crimson of your sins.
Sweet pretty little Raven will you beg for mercy as I rip Jax's heart out? Your taste of fear pleases me. Once I have clipped your wings and broken you will know what it feels like to bleed for someone you loved.
Sweet pretty little Raven. You turn a saint into a sinner and destroy them with your lips and what lies between your legs. They’ve coveted what isn’t theirs. How I want to bathe in the crimson of your sins to remind you as I clip your wings that I do not share.
Sweet pretty little Raven your taste will be the last thing she knows before I sl!t her throat open. She stole your passion of cries that belonged to me.
Sweet pretty little broken Raven, I got high off your taste of fear that caused you pain. I can't wait to taste it again as I clip your wings for you are the devil in disguise. No one can protect you.
Sweet pretty little Raven she was a beautiful site as her bl00dy body matched her crimson hair. One by one they are your sacrifice.
Sweet pretty little Raven as I watch you from a distance and see you crumble knowing that it is only a matter of time before I clip your wings and bathe in the crimson of your sins.
Sweet pretty little Raven will you beg for mercy as I rip Jax's heart out? Your taste of fear pleases me. Once I have clipped your wings and broken you will know what it feels like to bleed for someone you loved.
February 18, 2022
[Received an ARC]
Rating 4/5
Plot 4/5
Spice 4/5
Character Development 5/5
Sins of Seduction by Nicole Banks tells the story of Jax Pierce and Raven Wright. Jax and Raven were in a relationship however Jax grew up in a Catholic home and the two split because Jax doesn’t understand Raven’s need for a non-traditional relationship. After many years apart Jax is willing to change his mindset and wants Raven to give him another chance. In order to win Raven back, Jax visits her club, Lush, to make her see that his perspective on their relationship has changed. Before the night is over, someone is killed in the club and a cryptic message is left for Raven.
I love dark and suspenseful romances and this book was hot! The spice was good, the chemistry between Jax and Raven was off the charts, and the communication between the two was well written. The suspenseful scenes were also really well written and this book had a ton of twists and turns. Although the ending was a bit predictable for me, I love how it all played out. This was my first time reading Nicole Banks' work and I loved it! This book discusses dark themes so make sure to check content warnings before jumping in.
Rating 4/5
Plot 4/5
Spice 4/5
Character Development 5/5
Sins of Seduction by Nicole Banks tells the story of Jax Pierce and Raven Wright. Jax and Raven were in a relationship however Jax grew up in a Catholic home and the two split because Jax doesn’t understand Raven’s need for a non-traditional relationship. After many years apart Jax is willing to change his mindset and wants Raven to give him another chance. In order to win Raven back, Jax visits her club, Lush, to make her see that his perspective on their relationship has changed. Before the night is over, someone is killed in the club and a cryptic message is left for Raven.
I love dark and suspenseful romances and this book was hot! The spice was good, the chemistry between Jax and Raven was off the charts, and the communication between the two was well written. The suspenseful scenes were also really well written and this book had a ton of twists and turns. Although the ending was a bit predictable for me, I love how it all played out. This was my first time reading Nicole Banks' work and I loved it! This book discusses dark themes so make sure to check content warnings before jumping in.
September 9, 2022
Well- I am becoming a sucker for a good dedication in a book…. And when I say this one hit the mark… 🎯. This story was something I didn’t realize that I needed till I finished it. I mean hello strong FMC! My ONLY recommendation is that you don’t listen to it while you are at work, because the spice is absolutely next level! This was my first Nicole Banks book, and if her spice is this epic in EVERY book then count me in. This book is a second chance, suspense romance that follows Jax and Raven. Raven is the owner of a sex club and has a stalker that escalates throughout the book. Jax is the love that left her many moons ago and is back as a member at her club. I adored that the FMC is the owner of the club- because that is not the norm in romance books. Raven is strong, confident and so much more powerful. Girls Rule, right? I absolutely love how Ms. Banks portrayed sexuality as this empowering and beautiful thing. I think this book required me to be open and to really think about what I like and why. This story was empowering with these moments that are just indescribable. I absolutely adored it. Bravo to Ms. Banks!
February 12, 2022
What a steamy romantic suspense! This was my first time enjoying this author's writing and I'm looking forward to reading her other books. I was not expecting this even though the author totally warned me at the beginning. Jax and Raven have crazy hot chemistry. But besides that, we also get a little suspense. Someone is out to hurt Raven. They're leaving creepy messages to scare her. I honestly could not figure out who the stalker was. The story moves along at a nice pace.
Jax Pierce is ready to get his girl (Raven) back when he walks into club Lush. Lush happens to be owed by Raven. They've spent a few years apart because he didn't understand her need for more than a conventional relationship. He knows that it'll take more than just his word for her to see that his mindset has changed.
Before the night is over someone is killed in the club and a cryptic message is left for Raven. And we have a mystery to go along with this couple rekindling and redefining their relationship.
Thanks so much to the author and Wildfire for this ARC to review.
Jax Pierce is ready to get his girl (Raven) back when he walks into club Lush. Lush happens to be owed by Raven. They've spent a few years apart because he didn't understand her need for more than a conventional relationship. He knows that it'll take more than just his word for her to see that his mindset has changed.
Before the night is over someone is killed in the club and a cryptic message is left for Raven. And we have a mystery to go along with this couple rekindling and redefining their relationship.
Thanks so much to the author and Wildfire for this ARC to review.
February 14, 2022
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This is my first Nicole Banks book and I must say I was absolutely impressed. This book had me on the edge of my seat enthralled and addicted to it from the get go. Just from the first several chapters I knew this book was going to be intense and a bit dark and twisted.
This is Raven and Jax’s story of second, third or maybe it was their fourth chance but this time Jax is pulling out all the stops and showing Raven he can accept her way of life if it means he can have her once and for all. Jax grew up Catholic and Raven is a Special Club owner so it was Jax’s upbringing and closed mindedness that caused them to break up every time. But while there’s lots of hot making up there’s also someone who’s stalking, threatening, and trying to ruin Raven which brings a darkness to their lives.
This book was absolutely hot. It had lots of twists and turns with the mystery and creepiness of the stalker. Jax’s character really went thru a lot of growth and seeing or well reading how him and Raven progressed and grew together in their relationship was absolutely phenomenal and hot!! If you love a bit of mystery with your steamy second chance romance then you Most definitely must read this, highly recommend it!!!
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This is my first Nicole Banks book and I must say I was absolutely impressed. This book had me on the edge of my seat enthralled and addicted to it from the get go. Just from the first several chapters I knew this book was going to be intense and a bit dark and twisted.
This is Raven and Jax’s story of second, third or maybe it was their fourth chance but this time Jax is pulling out all the stops and showing Raven he can accept her way of life if it means he can have her once and for all. Jax grew up Catholic and Raven is a Special Club owner so it was Jax’s upbringing and closed mindedness that caused them to break up every time. But while there’s lots of hot making up there’s also someone who’s stalking, threatening, and trying to ruin Raven which brings a darkness to their lives.
This book was absolutely hot. It had lots of twists and turns with the mystery and creepiness of the stalker. Jax’s character really went thru a lot of growth and seeing or well reading how him and Raven progressed and grew together in their relationship was absolutely phenomenal and hot!! If you love a bit of mystery with your steamy second chance romance then you Most definitely must read this, highly recommend it!!!
February 16, 2022
Steamy romance suspense in a sexy setting with intriguing characters. Sex club Lush and its owner Raven are at the center of an investigation after her stalker strikes and leaves a bloody trail. Also in the mix is Raven’s sexy ex Jax. He’s changed his life to makes a run at a second chance with Raven. He is not only ready to have a relationship with Raven, he’s ready to explore his deviant desires that goes against his strict background. Those desires lead him to Lush but it’s not until Raven is available to him that he allows his demons to come out and play. Hot, hot, hot! His old job as a detective has Jax in the middle of the investigation and jumping in to protect Raven. The mystery and intrigue is spine tingling as the killer targets the club owner and its patrons. Will Jax be able to save Raven and her club plus forge a new relationship with her? Will the stalker get to close? The romance is a sizzling affair as Jax and Raven explore a new connection. Delicious sexiness and scary twists and turns makes this worth the read!
February 12, 2022
Sins of Seduction is the super hot story of Raven & the man she never got over, Jax. See Raven is very free in her sex life while Jax was raised over the top catholic (I say that because that's how I was raised) so they broke up, but he's decided he's not going to be without her anymore. So he becomes a member at the sexy club she owns, and finally he's able to give her what she wants to stay true to herself, and he's even enjoying it himself. I'm telling you, you will need a fan while reading this story for real. If that's not enough of a good time, well, someone is stalking Raven, and that person is escalating to killing folks. I swear I went back & forth and forth & back the whole time as I decided who was the stalker. The twists were coming in hot all over the place so I kept changing my mind the whole way through, which is my favorite place to be to be honest. This was a great story despite the fact that I'm not really into everything Raven was because I've never liked sharing my toys LOL! So to experience all this goodness, you'll have to hit those one click buttons as I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
September 9, 2022
Y’all!!! I was not prepared for the amount of HOT spice in this book!!! If you need a heavy dose of spice and nail biting mystery then this is the book for you!
The pull between Raven and Jax gave me heart eyes! The tension between Raven and Cruz had me sweating! Whew! The mystery aspect in this book was amazing! I loved the poems and the mysterious vibe they brought with them. The author wove such a detailed and twisty plot line where I felt the story while reading. There were some heavy topics in this book such as self harm. Definitely check all the trigger warnings before reading if darker topics aren’t for you.
This book was very long in my opinion. So buckle in for a long ride with this read. It is 100% worth it though!
Thank you to @thesmuthood @_nicolebanks_ for a eARC in exchange for my honest review!
February 7, 2022
Someone needs to cool me down after reading this 🔥🥵🔥🥵. Oh my gosh Jax and Raven are 🌶️🌶️🌶️.
Raven and Jax dated on and off for a while but went their separate ways and now Jax wants Raven back. But someone else wants Raven as well.......
This book is brilliantly written with so much angst. Its definitely a page turner for sure, I didn't want to stop reading. These characters captured my heart ♥ and I loved how they actually communicated throughout the book and their wants and needs. I think that is so important.
If you want plot, drama, angst and hot spice then you need to read this book! I say this in every review for Nicole but I love her writing style and this book does not disappoint ♥️
Raven and Jax dated on and off for a while but went their separate ways and now Jax wants Raven back. But someone else wants Raven as well.......
This book is brilliantly written with so much angst. Its definitely a page turner for sure, I didn't want to stop reading. These characters captured my heart ♥ and I loved how they actually communicated throughout the book and their wants and needs. I think that is so important.
If you want plot, drama, angst and hot spice then you need to read this book! I say this in every review for Nicole but I love her writing style and this book does not disappoint ♥️
February 13, 2022
Hands down the best book by Nicole Banks. Sins of Seduction is a sexually charged story that packs a high level of suspense. Jax and Raven man these two are are like magnets, they just can’t keep the hands off each other and when I tell you it’s makes for good stuff be prepared for 💦💦🍆 There’s more to this story than sex, there’s the mystery involving the main cast, I won’t give too much detail but trust me, this is a must read!!! I really thought that Nicole Banks was clever with her writing in this one, she drops enough crumbs for you to keep turning the pages as the story unfolds and things heats up, there’s no way to stop reading.
February 13, 2022
Sins of Seduction was a first read for me by Nicole Banks and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I was looking for a sinful, hot, spicy suspense and that was exactly what I got. Jax and Raven’s chemistry was unbelievable🔥🔥🔥 and I promise you their intimate scenes will melt your kindle away🥵🥵🥵.
A murder takes place in Raven’s s@ggs club and a rather mysterious message is left for her. Things get more complicated from that point on, and a guessing game takes off. I came up with two theories which did not pan out but the suspense was so much fun.
There was also quite a personal drama about the characters’ history that caused a little self-questioning on my part. I’ve really enjoyed reading Sins of Seduction and I think I’ll be reading a few more books by Nicole Banks.
A murder takes place in Raven’s s@ggs club and a rather mysterious message is left for her. Things get more complicated from that point on, and a guessing game takes off. I came up with two theories which did not pan out but the suspense was so much fun.
There was also quite a personal drama about the characters’ history that caused a little self-questioning on my part. I’ve really enjoyed reading Sins of Seduction and I think I’ll be reading a few more books by Nicole Banks.
September 9, 2022
A quick steamy read! Jax and Raven are hot together. There is a lot of sexual tension here mixed with a lot of hot scenes. There is also a real story behind the smut, which is awesome! There is a little bit of whodunit mystery and that made this a book I couldn’t put down. I’ll confess, at first I didn’t like Jax because he was putting all of his baggage onto someone else, but when he really started to unpack it, you could understand why he felt like he was drowning in it and was just lashing out.
January 22, 2022
Sins Of Seduction, my first read from this author and I was certainly not disappointed. This book tells Raven and Jax's story and it's one he*luva journey. Club Lush, the place you want to be when you have "different" tastes. It's also where Jax goes seeking out Raven after being apart for years. Their journey is full of sexy surprises, intrigue, twists, turns and more sexy surprises. It was a great introduction to a new to me author.
August 30, 2022
Jax & Raven have dated on & off for the past 10 years but couldn't get past Ravens Sexual appetite to explore with group activity. That was until Jax realised he could lose her to another forever.
This has everything you would want in a book from Sexual fantasies to horrifying revenge.
The little Raven poems are amazing, they build the intense threat behind the murderer. Keeping you guessing on who it could be. Right up until the very end.
This has everything you would want in a book from Sexual fantasies to horrifying revenge.
The little Raven poems are amazing, they build the intense threat behind the murderer. Keeping you guessing on who it could be. Right up until the very end.
April 29, 2024
Nicole, Mama, Wow!
Sins of Seduction was incredible I didn't want that to end. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out who was stalking Rave and killing her past hookups. I was in love with Raven and Jax from the start. Getting to relearn each other and find each other again. CHEF'S KISS. Cruz the grumpy I needed. The three of them are the perfect mix. The spice was HOT and the twists were twisting!
I immediately went and bought myself Lush, I need more and Nicole has never left me hanging!
as always check your trigger warnings <3 <3 <3
Sins of Seduction was incredible I didn't want that to end. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out who was stalking Rave and killing her past hookups. I was in love with Raven and Jax from the start. Getting to relearn each other and find each other again. CHEF'S KISS. Cruz the grumpy I needed. The three of them are the perfect mix. The spice was HOT and the twists were twisting!
I immediately went and bought myself Lush, I need more and Nicole has never left me hanging!
as always check your trigger warnings <3 <3 <3
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 31, 2022
This was my first read by Nicole Banks, and it did not disappoint. The chemistry between Raven and Jax even after years being apart was off the charts. Throughout the book I was at the edge of my chair wanting to know what happens next. And the steam! 🔥🔥🔥You won't regret add this to your list to read.
October 3, 2022
YES!!!!!!!!!!! THIS BOOK!!!!!! ITS GIVES YOU EVERYTHING!!!!! The spice is off the charts and your not sorry one bit for blushing.. This book will have you on the edge of your seat turning pages faster than you can read them.. This is my first read by this author and she is on my list now.. Great read...
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