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Liberty Falls

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Kameron Ford can lick the bottom of my shoe.

No, really, I’d pay almost anything to see my childhood rival on his knees, ankle in hand, with my foot dangling in his smug little face.

And I’m pretty sure if you asked him, he wouldn’t mind me tasting his boots.

Sounds a little much, but it’s been like this since we were old enough to talk, and even then I’m sure it was a race as to who spoke first. I’m pretty sure we were born to be this way, and in the three decades since, nothing has changed.

For those reasons alone it shouldn’t surprise me when Kam pulls one of his classic moves and forces us to compete in yet another bet. Only this time, the winner isn’t subjected to something like our usual Designated Driver duty or eating a lime off the floor.

This time, it’s for each other. It’s to end the undertones of tension that neither of us can deny, and put the neverending torment to rest.

But in the end, the real question still remains…

Is this just another bet, or are we playing for keeps?

113 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 22, 2022

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Lee Jacquot

24 books2,049 followers
Hey there! My name is Lee. I like to think of myself as a bibliophile who belongs to the Ravenclaw house.
I write romances that can sometimes be sweet and spicy or deadly and kinky. I'm a firm believer in happily ever afters and men who always make sure their woman is satisfied first.
When I'm not writing, I'm drowning myself in a good book, losing track of time on the Nintendo Switch with my kids, and laughing or yelling at one of my husbands practical jokes. (He likes to leave fake spiders and roaches around.)
Also, something important to note. I live off Chai and Dean Winchester.
Visit me on Instagram or TikTok to find out about upcoming releases and other fun things! @authorleejacquot

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Profile Image for Lilyya ♡.
653 reviews3,722 followers
April 4, 2023
5 —idk what kind of cracks the author puts in her novellas, but im eating it up— stars.

"This woman. This ivy. She will end me if I let her."


How can someone pull so much emotions and life into less than 100pages ? still wondering

Synopsis:
The protagonists grow up living in the same street. And hated each-other for most of their lives. A decade ago they started a bet-game that sent them straight into a slippery slope of seduction.

Here is why this novella was without a doubt a "chef’s kiss":

The writing? Addicting, so poetic at times. To resume it, splendid.

"See, Aria Castillo has always reminded me of English Ivy. At first glance, the plant is nothing more than any other green foliage. When it’s still small, it’s not really a big deal or something that even stands out among a bush of roses. 
But then it starts to grow. Its tendrils stretch upward, wrapping around anything it can grasp, and soon, it’s overtaking an entire wall, forcing its presence to be recognized. It’s then you see it for what it really is. It’s beautiful. Breathtaking. Commanding and resilient."



The banter? Top tier.

"There are no rules in our petty games, Aria. And stop trying to act all high and mighty, like you don’t shove your ass in my direction every chance you get in hopes of distracting me.”

“It’s not my fault you’re distracted by my ass.”
His humorless laugh in response is loud. “Spare me. All you are is one huge distraction.”"



The female protagonist, Aria ? How could anyone not aspire to be a confident bitch-girl-boss just like her?

" I am a sex goddess."
" I am Aria motherfucking Castillo, and I will not be nervous to sleep with a man that I’ve wanted to fuck for half my life."



Is the storyline with "obsessed man who thinks she hates him so he hadn’t make a move" a cliché ? Maybe. But a timeless cliché, nonetheless.🤌🏼

"It’s been this way since we were kids and has only evolved over the years, somehow becoming increasingly more nerve racking. No matter how long has passed, every time I see her, my heart nearly doubles its pace."



The romance? What can I say.. when they both got jealous when they weren’t supposed to, was absolutely AMAZING. The satisfying epilogue full of declaration, plus a marriage proposal, WONDERFULLY CHEESY.🥹

"You’ve embedded yourself in me. From your wit, smart-ass mouth, charismatic nature, and your absolute perfect ass. The prettiest firefly I’ve ever seen, and I’m yours if you’ll have me."




*Note: The novella reminds me of the movie "Jeux D’enfants" featuring Marion Catillard and Guillaume Canet🥹 and I think that’s what made me love it so much.

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😮‍💨😮‍💨 rtc..

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watch me being obsessed and literally devour all the series not in the chronological order, ofc.😌
Profile Image for krys ~♡~ (scarlett's version).
97 reviews16 followers
November 18, 2023
1st re-read: 18 July- 22 July
AriaKam deserve all the stars 😭💕🙏🏼
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---5 'Firefly' ☆---

“This is it for me, Aria. I need you to know that after this, you’re mine.
And I will take any challenge or bet to keep you.”


Lee Jacquot, you smutty genius 😌 All of her books so far have so much emotions and character diversity and she ends up putting it all into words in a hundred or so pages 😃 Like hello watch me devour all her works, thank u very much 😩🤌🏻

Please this was so so much better than what I had originally anticipated. The only thing wrong with this book is the fact that it's a novella. Aria  and Kam deserve their own full length novel or at this point I wouldn't even mind a book series 😭🙏🏼 please. Everything about this was qkehsodusnhsis sososososo good!!! If u haven't read this yet PLEASE GO READ IT RFNN 🙏🏼🙏🏼

AND THAT GODDAMN EPILOUGE SKDJSOSHEUSNDHXH I NEARLY MELTED INTO MY CARPET PLEASE THAT ENDINGGGGG!!! I NEED MOREE- 😩✨🙏😭💓🤭🤰

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~Random extra thoughts~
Sue me but I feel like AriaKam are definitely so much better than EliMia please- 😌

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~Pre-read review~
Time for my routinely smutty novella 😌🤌🏻
Profile Image for Celia {Hiatus until August}.
750 reviews138 followers
February 25, 2023
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•| ⊱✿⊰ |• 3,2 Stars •| ⊱✿⊰ |•

Aria is the police chief of Liberty Falls.
Kameron is the firefighter's chief.
Tropes:
Rivals to Lovers
Sensory Play
Obsessed Hero
Spunky Heroine

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They are always changeling themselves.
It's a funny and sweet story.
Nothing special.
Soft BDSM.

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Profile Image for Iqra.
706 reviews6,143 followers
March 21, 2023
AriaKam served and I simply devoured 🙏

#𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 - 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 - 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀

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#𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 - 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 - 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀

Wow. This was actually amazing. I’m stunned. Her novellas just keep on getting better. I loved it. The spice was reaaalllyyyy good. Like delicious.

I loved Aria and Kameron! They actually had good personalities and I ate it up! It made me laugh and swoon and frantically fan myself.

The writing was immaculate which is why it gets a solid five stars. It was the perfect novella imo.

Definitely will reread because whew I loved it!
Profile Image for Huda.
313 reviews479 followers
May 23, 2023
4.5 ⭐
4/5 🔥

OMGGG THIS WAS SO GOOD😭
ARIA MF CASTILLO MARRY ME PLS
This novella was so perfect I can't even describe it. The writing oh the writing, the environment, the characters were mature asf, the bantar was top tier, and the spice- THAT SPICE OML😩
Profile Image for m.
499 reviews1,083 followers
April 5, 2023
maybe blonde men deserve rights
Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,675 reviews2,426 followers
June 25, 2022
This one was pretty fast and I do love a frenimes to lovers. That's what Aria and Kam were since they were kids.

They always tried to up one another since forever this time its at a carnival both firefighters and police are in the same booth funnel cakes. Aria and Kam make a bet whoever sales more wins the bet. Both do have some sexual tension towards one another and Aira takes her win when they are on the ferries wheel but that doesnt stop them from making mini bets on who can make the other cum. They thought one taste would be enough oh no lol
The rest of the book I won't say more so have a fun read. I can't wait for Lee Halloween one!!


No ow/om drama, No cheating, sexy times, no virgins (both had past was mentioned that's all)

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶


Slowinsta
Push and pull
Sensation play
Ice play
Wax play
Safe sex
Hea
Epilogue
Profile Image for Aliki (semi hiatus).
190 reviews67 followers
April 6, 2023
Aria is the only cop i support ♥️ another amazing novelaa from this author i want to devour all her work
Profile Image for Kate V.
1,835 reviews365 followers
September 11, 2022
4 - 4.5 smut-scale stars!

Who knew sensation play could be so sensational! This was a quick and steamy read and I really enjoyed Aria and Kam's banter. The tension and build up was delicious. Aria and Kam have an enemies-to-lovers vibe and have skirted their feelings for each other for awhile until they make a bet.

When Aria wins the bet and Kam rocks her world on the ferris wheel, they realize one taste will never be enough.

Seriously, this was a HOT little read that I enjoyed immensely. Aria was a fun and vibrant character and Kam was dominant and protective. Their chemistry was fire and if Kam wasn't a firefighter, my Kindle may have burst into flames.

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Profile Image for Samantha.
527 reviews135 followers
November 27, 2023
⭐⭐
2 stars.


➕ What I liked :


Some of the parts in the beginning of the story.



➖ What I disliked :

Too much miscommunication for a novella.

Even for a erotic novella/erotica this had a very thin plot.

The main characters had very little depth/substance and were forgettable.

The chemistry was lacking and forced.

The constant competing between the main characters was over the top and immature…. But also tedious.

The story is too short and rushed not enough time to really delve into the kink/kinks.

Somewhat clunky pacing.

Too many clichés.

Repetitive.

Rushed.
Profile Image for Rayne.
485 reviews148 followers
November 14, 2022
Jacquot’s novellas are quickly becoming a favourite of mine! They’re the perfect quick, steamy read for a break. Every time I finish one, I want to read more about the couple!

Aria and Kameron have known each other since they were kids and cannot resist constantly betting each other on anything around them. The stakes are usually random/gross like eating a lime from the floor, but this time it is much more interesting - themselves. I didn’t know who I wanted to win, I was so excited to see how it would play out. The tension between these two was great but what happens after the bet was 🥵.

The entire novella happens within a night but it never felt rushed. It somehow felt like a well developed story that could have been 200 pages longer if the author wanted it to be but I did like how it worked out. Although I’d love to read more of their story, it was set up really well where we don’t miss anything crucial to their relationship and there wasn’t much else needed than just something to push them together.

Loved Aria, loved Kameron, loved the book!
Profile Image for yara ∘°∘♡∘°∘.
278 reviews62 followers
April 8, 2023
2.8 stars
these novellas r everything. alr read 3 of them in a row. this was good but no as much as hollows grove🤭
Profile Image for Dab.
489 reviews369 followers
July 30, 2023
Ohhh this felt like a smutty Anne and Gilbert fan fiction!🥹

Aria and Kam have been frenemies and competitors since school. We meet them right before they finally decide to explore the sexual tension that has been building between them for years.

So after a short introduction we move on to the bedroom and check out Kam’s kinks 🥵🔥

I preferred the Cupids Peak but this one wasn’t bad either!
Profile Image for Alexandra.
579 reviews1,082 followers
June 30, 2022
Another novella by Lee that I wish could be turned into a longe novel. Small town romance feels with enemies to lovers that have been rivals since they were little.

The goods
Light BDSM
Ferris Wheel shenanigans
Wax play
Spanking
Light choking
Praise and degradation
Profile Image for Tannie🦋.
511 reviews25 followers
June 17, 2022
DUDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

I swear to all that is mighty that Lee writes and a new kink is uncovered. I found her due to tiktok and the Four leaf novella, and I honestly havent looked back!
How is this so good, like i needed more.
Now, my advice: NEVER READ THIS BOOK IN PUBLIC OR WORST AT UR JOB!! i did and big, huge mistake cause now i just need more.

If you are looking for a hot novella with great characters and great backstory and current plotline, then this book is for sure for you!!!!!!!!!
The book has it all, and its really short!

Tropes: Enemies to lovers, KINDA coworkers, childhood rivalry, raw chemistry, KINKY SHIT <3

I NEED MORE AND I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE HALLOWEEN NOVELLA!!!!!
Profile Image for nikki.
768 reviews701 followers
March 26, 2023
HAWT HAWT HAWT NOW GET ME PREGGO DADDY KAM🥵💦🤰🏻
Profile Image for Olivia ♡.
274 reviews113 followers
June 1, 2023
4.75⭐️

I don’t know what addictive substance this author puts in these novellas but woww this one was soooo good. It’s definitely my second favourite after hollows grove.

The rivals to lovers was absolutely delicious. The banter and tension had me smiling so hard, and I couldn’t get enough.

Aria and Kam were everything, and I don’t know how but every single one of their interaction were hot😮‍💨. I never knew I needed a fmc cop/mmc firefighter trope in my life but I loved every minute.
Profile Image for nika.
473 reviews373 followers
August 10, 2022
childhood rivals to lovers with boy obsessed for 10+ years just eats everytime🫡

“I meant what I said about playing for keeps. I’ve wanted you for so damn long, and now, after this, it proves I haven’t just been imagining how perfect we’d be.”

it was fun, short and sexy (not as spicy as i expected from a short novella tho)

overall 3.5 stars bc as aria perfectly put it “He gets a few points deducted for the cliche blond hair and blue eyes
Profile Image for Ashley.
659 reviews2,781 followers
July 20, 2024
You had me at childhood rivals!!

I honestly love all of Lee Jacquot’s novellas. They never disappoint. This one is perfect for summer / Fourth of July time!


“Now…. Fucking sit.” 🥵🥵🥵
Profile Image for Neelakshi.
511 reviews392 followers
December 23, 2022
“How about a new wager, Firefly?”
“And what would we be playing for?”
“We’ll play for keeps.”


*church choirs singing*
Oh this was so hot
So very hot.

Frienemies to lovers?
Yes.
Hero who is into bdsm and sensory play and likes to make his woman cum?
Smash
Captian at the fire station?
*On my knees*
10 years of bubbling tension and them thinking "i will go at it once to get her out of my system" ?
*Chef's kiss*

Why did not one person tell me about this?
Kameron Ford you will always be famous 🧎‍♀️
Profile Image for Jenn (The Book Refuge).
2,666 reviews4,489 followers
August 7, 2022
Kinky, spicy, small town rivalry between the Fire Captain and the Police Chief at the county fair. They enjoy making bets and challenges with each other and this year the chemistry is gonna boil over in a big way.

4 stars
3 on the spice scale

Kinks: sensory play. Wax, and illusion to fire play (sadly not shown 🥺)
Profile Image for Ashton Reads.
1,259 reviews302 followers
July 4, 2023
Tropes:
~holiday novella (4th of July)
~bet/wager trope
~rivals to lovers
~small town romance
~light bdsm (sensory play)

If you’re looking for something quick and steamy for the 4th of July, pick this up immediately!
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208 reviews19 followers
June 22, 2022
5 SPARKLING FILTHY STARS FOR THIS ONE 🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

•childhood rivals to lovers
•firefighter captain x chief of police ( this some sexy as hell shit )
•sexual tension on the freaking firey roof 🔥🔥🔥🔥
•sensation play 🕯🧊
•the ferris wheel scene is 🔥🔥🔥
•the firework scene is GOD TIER 🎇
•Kameron's "atta girl", "sweetheart", "firefly" and "good girl" is too freaking hot 😩
•HEA


Lee Jacquot is back at it again. She just never disappoints. Every book just keeps getting better, kinkier and hotter.


Kameron & Aria have been rivals for over a decade, their relationship is just them placing bets, shit talking, competing over the course of whatever that comes their way, and while they're at that, they're putting more fuel over the fire that has been BURNING between them.

Good god, you can see from the very first page how these two have the hots for each other. Considering the dual povs - you can see it 😋

I dont know who I simp for more, Aria or Kam. Both are crafted with much excellency and sexiness. A woman at the top of the chain, always in control and she knows she has power & a man, also at the top of the chain, and stands at equal footing. These two characters screams alpha and power. I LOVE THEM.

The tension between has been long overdue, pulled to tight and it takes only one tiny trigger before it finally burst, all fire and hotness and blinding fireworks. The sexual tension is GOD TIER. Their interaction are laced with so much attraction and need. Like they know they gotta do something about this pill but they are dancing on the edge, too scared of what may come.

Oh their progress was executed TOO DAMN FINELY AND WELL. SO GOOD SO GOOD.

The ferris wheel scene had me holding my breath. It was so hella hot 🎡

The part when Kam drilled a hook in Aria's room was oooooof 😮‍💨

And the firework scene with the 🕯 - new kink unlocked.

Liberty Falls has all the elements you could everwant from an childhood enemies-to-lovers trope; excellent sexy banters laced with delicious sexual tension, god
tier smut, sensation play (yums) and a sweet as hell ending

Cant wait for everyone to finally ready this!

Coming out on 25 /6/2022! Earlier than firsr announced, so yay !!

A review copy has been provided by BookFunnel and Lee Jacquot in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for sending me this copy!
Profile Image for Rina (in a slump).
93 reviews31 followers
April 5, 2023
PERFECT FUCKING PERFECT
I don’t have one bad thing about this book literally it was sooo good even tho it’s just 100 pages
If you still didn’t read it GO NOW READ!!!!
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