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The Catch
Drew-
Her parents took me in when I was just a boy and I became a part of the family. She has been mine to watch over and protect for years. When her father asks me the unthinkable, can I stand by and respect his wishes, or do I take matters into my own hands to protect my Princess?
Arwen-
He’s been my friend and protector for as long as I can remember. When Dad makes a huge mistake, what is the cost? Will Drew and I grow closer, or drift apart?
Warning: 18+ This is a standalone age-gap romance with vulgar language and includes spanking and light bondage. HEA guaranteed.
Her parents took me in when I was just a boy and I became a part of the family. She has been mine to watch over and protect for years. When her father asks me the unthinkable, can I stand by and respect his wishes, or do I take matters into my own hands to protect my Princess?
Arwen-
He’s been my friend and protector for as long as I can remember. When Dad makes a huge mistake, what is the cost? Will Drew and I grow closer, or drift apart?
Warning: 18+ This is a standalone age-gap romance with vulgar language and includes spanking and light bondage. HEA guaranteed.
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181 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2021
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March 17, 2026
The Catch
I Picked Up This Book Because: #ReadYourKindle Challenge
Media Type: eBook
Source: Kindle
Dates Read: 2/18/26 - 3/11/26
Rating: DNF - No Rating
The Characters:
Arwen:
Drew:
Arwen’s Bestie, Arwen’s Dad
The Story:
I liked Arwen and even Drew but I didn’t like her dad and the story was moving very slowly. I had no desire to pick it up so I’m going to DNF.
I Picked Up This Book Because: #ReadYourKindle Challenge
Media Type: eBook
Source: Kindle
Dates Read: 2/18/26 - 3/11/26
Rating: DNF - No Rating
The Characters:
Arwen:
Drew:
Arwen’s Bestie, Arwen’s Dad
The Story:
I liked Arwen and even Drew but I didn’t like her dad and the story was moving very slowly. I had no desire to pick it up so I’m going to DNF.
August 10, 2021
An indie book to die for.
I initially started this book because I saw an author on Tiktok saying she was having trouble promoting her book and wanted to support her and my God am I glad I did!!! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. It's got a mixture of all the best tropes, the storyline is exquisite, and it's very easy to fall into the story.
I initially started this book because I saw an author on Tiktok saying she was having trouble promoting her book and wanted to support her and my God am I glad I did!!! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. It's got a mixture of all the best tropes, the storyline is exquisite, and it's very easy to fall into the story.
August 9, 2021
Sweet and Sassy
For a debut novel, this one has it all! I was annoyed, lovestruck, angry and back to lovestruck by the end.
Watching Drew love Arwen from a distance while he tried to do the right thing was heartbreaking, but in the best way possible. In that “wow, he loves her so much” kind of way.
I really enjoyed watching their love change and grow into what it is by the end and the steam! Oof, these two are straight fire together!
If you love sweet romance with a hint of suspense, this is definitely one you have to check out!
For a debut novel, this one has it all! I was annoyed, lovestruck, angry and back to lovestruck by the end.
Watching Drew love Arwen from a distance while he tried to do the right thing was heartbreaking, but in the best way possible. In that “wow, he loves her so much” kind of way.
I really enjoyed watching their love change and grow into what it is by the end and the steam! Oof, these two are straight fire together!
If you love sweet romance with a hint of suspense, this is definitely one you have to check out!
August 9, 2022
Was hoping for a quick and steamy, naughty read when I picked up this recommendation, but it sadly fell a bit flat.
Too much push and pull between the 2 mcs, and the first scene where he spanks her - as soon as he pulled her pants down you know its jot innocent, but her reaction just didn't fit for me.
And at the end he has all this money no one knew about? Yeh, it felt really rushed at the end, and that it was only playing with kink, not fully committing to it.
Too much push and pull between the 2 mcs, and the first scene where he spanks her - as soon as he pulled her pants down you know its jot innocent, but her reaction just didn't fit for me.
And at the end he has all this money no one knew about? Yeh, it felt really rushed at the end, and that it was only playing with kink, not fully committing to it.
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July 1, 2021
Loved it!
I loved the fact it wasn’t cringy that Liam has known Arwen since she was born. The author made it a smooth transition with the age gap. They were friends then it grew to something more. The author did a wonderful job of building the characters. By the end the story comes full circle and we understand why things happened the way they did.
I loved the fact it wasn’t cringy that Liam has known Arwen since she was born. The author made it a smooth transition with the age gap. They were friends then it grew to something more. The author did a wonderful job of building the characters. By the end the story comes full circle and we understand why things happened the way they did.
August 9, 2021
Where to begin?!?! I loved this book from the first word to the last. I honestly could not put it down. The only downside was that it left me wanting more of Drew and Arwen, no… I need more of Drew and Arwen and their wonderful story! Please if you are into steamy romances, rush to get this book!!! I so highly recommend it!!
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May 15, 2023
This book was so good! I loved how her bodyguard was so protective of her in the first place but also how he thought of her as his. I love that when he finds out the ulterior motive of why her father is marrying her off he takes her and leaves. I love how close they get while at his cabin and how she falls for him. I love that they tell her father and hated that he despised them both for it. I was glad they were finally accepted and allowed to be together in the end.
July 13, 2021
For a first book, this was written really well, and I enjoyed it. It was fast paced, right amount of romance and sexy scenes. Not too overdone or ridiculous. I like Arwen and Drew's chemistry. I recommend.
January 5, 2022
First book? Wow
I actually really enjoyed this one. I'm a big fan of this trope and it was written really well. The H was your typical alpha male, but the h wasn't whiny (as are a lot in this style). Can't wait to see what else this author writes!
I actually really enjoyed this one. I'm a big fan of this trope and it was written really well. The H was your typical alpha male, but the h wasn't whiny (as are a lot in this style). Can't wait to see what else this author writes!
February 12, 2022
The reviews unnecessarily hype this up. Minimal originality in plot line and character development.
There should have been more work done on the editing as well.
Stick with more developed authors.
There should have been more work done on the editing as well.
Stick with more developed authors.
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August 9, 2021
Decent read
The story was well written and had a good pace. Was able to follow easily between the different pov and flash backs
The story was well written and had a good pace. Was able to follow easily between the different pov and flash backs
August 11, 2021
Different
I read this book in 1 day. I don't usually read this type of book. I believe it would have been just as interesting without all the extra details.
I read this book in 1 day. I don't usually read this type of book. I believe it would have been just as interesting without all the extra details.
August 12, 2021
The Catch
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick spicy (not too much and not to little) romance that got me hooked right away. Liam and Arwens relationship was truly special since day one.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick spicy (not too much and not to little) romance that got me hooked right away. Liam and Arwens relationship was truly special since day one.
June 6, 2024
Great story
There were a few things that irritated me about this story. Her emotions were not right for the drama she was in.
There were a few things that irritated me about this story. Her emotions were not right for the drama she was in.
May 13, 2025
Had some great chemistry between the two characters. Good amount of plot and not overpowering with spice. Overall good read.
Princess and bodyguard vibes
Princess and bodyguard vibes
July 2, 2025
Don’t understand how it has such good reviews. Amateur writer with a dumb plot and storyline. Easy read but wouldn’t recommend.
August 10, 2021
For a debut book, it was great. I love Arwen and Drew together and the struggle between whether it is right for them to be together. This is an age gap romance if I'm remembering correctly, a 12 year age gap. I'm really starting to get into age gaps.
This book was really good but did contain some debut writer mistakes. Like too many exclamation points and one thing that I don't like in books is when a character thinks something and accidentally says those thoughts out loud and then thinks "Oh no, did I say that out loud?" So that bothered me, but thankfully it didn't happen often. Another thing is the ending, I feel like the solution to the conflict made sense and I liked but I don't like that there was no reason it took so long for that to happen. There was no obstacle between the problem and solution. It left me wondering why Drew didn't do what he did from the very beginning. If there was some explanation as to why the solution took so long, and why Drew went along with Arwen's dad's plan then it would have been a stronger ending. Overall, I really did enjoy the book and the romance is really why I read it so the other things weren't a big issue for me to enjoy the book.
This book was really good but did contain some debut writer mistakes. Like too many exclamation points and one thing that I don't like in books is when a character thinks something and accidentally says those thoughts out loud and then thinks "Oh no, did I say that out loud?" So that bothered me, but thankfully it didn't happen often. Another thing is the ending, I feel like the solution to the conflict made sense and I liked but I don't like that there was no reason it took so long for that to happen. There was no obstacle between the problem and solution. It left me wondering why Drew didn't do what he did from the very beginning. If there was some explanation as to why the solution took so long, and why Drew went along with Arwen's dad's plan then it would have been a stronger ending. Overall, I really did enjoy the book and the romance is really why I read it so the other things weren't a big issue for me to enjoy the book.
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