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"Forbidden fruit is the sweetest, don't you think?"
MERCY
He calls me his good girl.
I call him Daddy.
He says good girls get rewarded, and Dr. Liam Lexington never disappoints. Every touch sends a shiver down my spine, every word makes me fall to his feet.
I’ll do anything to please him, to hear his praise. What about what I want, though? Can he give me everything I need?
LIAM
She’s off limits, but that’s not stopping me.
In the field of medicine, rarely do you have control. Which is why in the bedroom I demand it. Mercy Madison is mine, and if she’s a good girl, she’ll have everything she’s ever wanted.
But, little girls rarely know what’s best. I’ll protect her from other men. I’ll protect her from my own son. But, how in this world can I protect her from herself? What if I’m not enough?
A note from the author:
Triggers:
Daddy/Praise Kink
Violence/Kidnapping (Not between the two main characters)
Language
Steamy
MERCY
He calls me his good girl.
I call him Daddy.
He says good girls get rewarded, and Dr. Liam Lexington never disappoints. Every touch sends a shiver down my spine, every word makes me fall to his feet.
I’ll do anything to please him, to hear his praise. What about what I want, though? Can he give me everything I need?
LIAM
She’s off limits, but that’s not stopping me.
In the field of medicine, rarely do you have control. Which is why in the bedroom I demand it. Mercy Madison is mine, and if she’s a good girl, she’ll have everything she’s ever wanted.
But, little girls rarely know what’s best. I’ll protect her from other men. I’ll protect her from my own son. But, how in this world can I protect her from herself? What if I’m not enough?
A note from the author:
Triggers:
Daddy/Praise Kink
Violence/Kidnapping (Not between the two main characters)
Language
Steamy
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 13, 2022
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Chelle Rose
41 books325 followersI hate talking about myself. I'm awkward AF and write super spicy books with twisty plots. Most of my books are dark romance so always check the content warnings!
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July 9, 2023
4/5 I loved this so much.
TROPES:
~age gap
~forbidden love
~best friend's dad
Y'all, I ate this book up. This is my first read by Chelle Rose and it definitely won't be my last!
When Mercy was 16, she fell for her best friend's dad, Liam. She didn't see him for 7 years and now, at 23, she's determined to garner his attention. She's very fierce and knows what she wants: him. Liam on the other hand, doesn't want to risk his or her relationship with his son (h's best friend). He's very push-and-pull-y, which I wasn't a fan of.
But y'all, the spice in this book was INCREDIBLE! There's major daddy kink in it, so if that's not your thing, just be aware. Liam is rough and dirty as hell, I loved that about him!!
Also, there's a major trigger- cancer. It's the theme throughout the book, so please protect your mental health if that triggers you!
All in all- fantastic novel, I can't wait to read the rest of the series, and the spice was all kinds of spicy. This author is amazing and her writing style is so unique!
SAFETY:
Ages: 23h, 40H
Virgin/celibate: virgin heroine, bit of a manwhore hero
OM/OW drama: slight OM
Cheating/sharing: none
Triggers: kidnapping, violence, cancer, death
Kinks: daddy kink, hand necklace, spanking, degradation, praise, anal
HEA?: cliffhanger! <3
TROPES:
~age gap
~forbidden love
~best friend's dad
Y'all, I ate this book up. This is my first read by Chelle Rose and it definitely won't be my last!
When Mercy was 16, she fell for her best friend's dad, Liam. She didn't see him for 7 years and now, at 23, she's determined to garner his attention. She's very fierce and knows what she wants: him. Liam on the other hand, doesn't want to risk his or her relationship with his son (h's best friend). He's very push-and-pull-y, which I wasn't a fan of.
But y'all, the spice in this book was INCREDIBLE! There's major daddy kink in it, so if that's not your thing, just be aware. Liam is rough and dirty as hell, I loved that about him!!
Also, there's a major trigger- cancer. It's the theme throughout the book, so please protect your mental health if that triggers you!
All in all- fantastic novel, I can't wait to read the rest of the series, and the spice was all kinds of spicy. This author is amazing and her writing style is so unique!
SAFETY:
Ages: 23h, 40H
Virgin/celibate: virgin heroine, bit of a manwhore hero
OM/OW drama: slight OM
Cheating/sharing: none
Triggers: kidnapping, violence, cancer, death
Kinks: daddy kink, hand necklace, spanking, degradation, praise, anal
HEA?: cliffhanger! <3
October 20, 2022
If you are in need of a heartfelt, deep, emotional, and sexy book look no further than here! Liam is a hot 41 year old child oncologist who spends his days saving children from cancer and when he’s not doing that he is trying to be a good dad to his son Nash. He lost his wife to cancer and several family members so he knows the pain and suffering that goes along with this horrible disease. One night when he is out at the bar he sees the most beautiful woman who takes his breathe away. He can’t stop thinking about and he’s having emotions he hasn’t felt since his wife. When his son asks to have some friends over for the long weekend Liam agrees but when he walks into his bathroom and sees the drop dead gorgeous woman from the bar in his bathroom he loses his mind. He had no idea that she is Mercy his sons best friend since they were teenagers. She looks nothing like when he last saw her but he can’t stop the pull and need to dominate her and have him call her daddy! He knows it’s wrong but he isn’t the only one feeling this way!
Mercy has been in love with Dr. Liam Lexington since she met him while he was trying to save her sister from cancer. She knows he’s Nash’s dad but he is everything she has ever wanted. Now that she is in his home for the weekend she can’t stop herself from pursuing him. She has waited for him all her life and she refused to let him push her away. Mercy pursues him with desire and need unlike anything she has ever felt. She is also excited to begin her new job as a social worker at his hospital. She hopes that he can see her as more than his son’s best friend. She is determined to make him hers!
They have along hard road ahead of them if they are going to make this work but the love and devotions they have for each other is beyond comprehension. They are amazing together and the way they love is so deep and emotional it jumps off the page. Their commitment to their favorite patient Ivy is also so heartwarming and every time they are with that sweet girl your heart will melt!
They also have to deal with Nash who is now struggling with his own demons as well as finding out that they are together. Things get scary and dangerous! Warning: this book ends on a huge cliffhanger so be prepared!! Happy Reading!!!
Mercy has been in love with Dr. Liam Lexington since she met him while he was trying to save her sister from cancer. She knows he’s Nash’s dad but he is everything she has ever wanted. Now that she is in his home for the weekend she can’t stop herself from pursuing him. She has waited for him all her life and she refused to let him push her away. Mercy pursues him with desire and need unlike anything she has ever felt. She is also excited to begin her new job as a social worker at his hospital. She hopes that he can see her as more than his son’s best friend. She is determined to make him hers!
They have along hard road ahead of them if they are going to make this work but the love and devotions they have for each other is beyond comprehension. They are amazing together and the way they love is so deep and emotional it jumps off the page. Their commitment to their favorite patient Ivy is also so heartwarming and every time they are with that sweet girl your heart will melt!
They also have to deal with Nash who is now struggling with his own demons as well as finding out that they are together. Things get scary and dangerous! Warning: this book ends on a huge cliffhanger so be prepared!! Happy Reading!!!
July 27, 2023
Mercy and Liam's story is was sweet at times, but had such sad moments at other times. This couple is not traditional in the sense of their age gap and their connections through Nash, Liam's son. These characters all have drama and tragedy in their past, and that contributed to their connection and understanding of each other.
At times I was annoyed with the push and pull of their relationship, the happiness which then turns into pushing each other away, it was somewhat frustrating. But that ending, I could not believe this was happening when things between them finally started to mesh and grow.
I need more of this story!
At times I was annoyed with the push and pull of their relationship, the happiness which then turns into pushing each other away, it was somewhat frustrating. But that ending, I could not believe this was happening when things between them finally started to mesh and grow.
I need more of this story!
September 14, 2022
Mercy is a taboo, best friend’s dad romance.
Mercy is a caring, sweet, young woman. She has been in love with her best friend’s dad for a long time. He is off limits because of Nash being her bestie and because she works with Dr. Liam Lexington. But Mercy is finished with admiring him from afar, and wants to lose her virginity to him.
Dr. Liam Lexington is not looking for love. He is a one night kind of man and he likes it rough! He is successful and driven and hot! He knows Mercy is off limits. She’s too young, his son’s best friend and they work together. But he can’t deny the attraction and white hot chemistry that is between them.
Mercy is determined to have Liam, even if for one night. But for both of them, one night isn’t enough. Liam fights the attraction and shuts Mercy out. But their bond and chemistry is too powerful. And so begins their relationship. They are strong together and their love for each other continues to grow. I am loving their dynamic they have together and when he calls her baby girl it sends flutters through your system.
Mercy is a powerful love story, with many emotional ups and downs. There are many surprising plot twists that keep you reading on and your emotions run high when reading this page turner. The characters are complex and interesting, and the side characters are important to the storyline.
Mercy ends of on a crazy, exciting cliffhanger that leaves you anxiously awaiting the next book!!!
Mercy is a caring, sweet, young woman. She has been in love with her best friend’s dad for a long time. He is off limits because of Nash being her bestie and because she works with Dr. Liam Lexington. But Mercy is finished with admiring him from afar, and wants to lose her virginity to him.
Dr. Liam Lexington is not looking for love. He is a one night kind of man and he likes it rough! He is successful and driven and hot! He knows Mercy is off limits. She’s too young, his son’s best friend and they work together. But he can’t deny the attraction and white hot chemistry that is between them.
Mercy is determined to have Liam, even if for one night. But for both of them, one night isn’t enough. Liam fights the attraction and shuts Mercy out. But their bond and chemistry is too powerful. And so begins their relationship. They are strong together and their love for each other continues to grow. I am loving their dynamic they have together and when he calls her baby girl it sends flutters through your system.
Mercy is a powerful love story, with many emotional ups and downs. There are many surprising plot twists that keep you reading on and your emotions run high when reading this page turner. The characters are complex and interesting, and the side characters are important to the storyline.
Mercy ends of on a crazy, exciting cliffhanger that leaves you anxiously awaiting the next book!!!
September 12, 2022
I absolutely fell in love with this book. Mercy is such a gripping read, you will be sucked in and finished before you know it. Mercy has been in love with Dr. Liam Lexington since she was 15 years old. But he's always been off limits because he's twice her age and she's best friends with his son Nash. But Mercy finally decides she is going to change that. After what was supposed to be a one and done, Liam can't seem to get her out of his head, or heart for that matter. But Liam finally decides to take the chance because being away from Mercy is way worse than the consequences of being with her. These two are a power house couple. They definitely have some struggles and hurdles, but they only come out stronger in my opinion. I'm not a fan of a girl calling a guy "Daddy", but it was so hot in this book. And Liam calling her Baby Girl, swoon. I also fell in love with Ivy. I loved Ivy so much and how Liam and Mercy were so amazing with her. But something major happens at the end and the book leaves us with a huge cliffhanger. I have never been so sad for a book to end, and I honestly don't know how I'm going to survive not knowing the outcome until Finding Mercy comes out. You better believe I'll be counting down the days until Nov 15th lol.
September 23, 2022
✨ARC REVIEW✨
This was my first book written by Chelle Rose and omg!!!! I was hooked from the beginning, this story is incredible!
This a is best friends dad, forbidden, age gap that’s filled with spice, 🐝dsm, romance, heartbreak, pain and so much love!
The story of Mercy and Liam is one that will have you swooning, crying/sobbing and smiling. Its a rollercoaster, like seriously be prepared to smile til your cheeks hurt and then cry your eyes out.
I love their relationship with little Ivy, that little girl deserves so much more and I’m so glad she has the both of them in her life. She’s so strong and even though she’s suffering in hospital, she’s still filled with joy. I can’t wait to see more of her in this series.
I wanted to like Nash but I realised how entitled he was. He needs serious help as he’s incredibly destructive and will hurt anyone. He can’t ever take no for an answer and loves to control, guilt trip and hurt others.
The plot twists had my head spinning and my heart beating out of my chest. The cliffhanger made me feel sick to my stomach, I’m so heartbroken. The pain I’m feeling right now is overwhelming. I need to know what happens next, I need answers, I need to know that they’re okay!!! 😥
This was my first book written by Chelle Rose and omg!!!! I was hooked from the beginning, this story is incredible!
This a is best friends dad, forbidden, age gap that’s filled with spice, 🐝dsm, romance, heartbreak, pain and so much love!
The story of Mercy and Liam is one that will have you swooning, crying/sobbing and smiling. Its a rollercoaster, like seriously be prepared to smile til your cheeks hurt and then cry your eyes out.
I love their relationship with little Ivy, that little girl deserves so much more and I’m so glad she has the both of them in her life. She’s so strong and even though she’s suffering in hospital, she’s still filled with joy. I can’t wait to see more of her in this series.
I wanted to like Nash but I realised how entitled he was. He needs serious help as he’s incredibly destructive and will hurt anyone. He can’t ever take no for an answer and loves to control, guilt trip and hurt others.
The plot twists had my head spinning and my heart beating out of my chest. The cliffhanger made me feel sick to my stomach, I’m so heartbroken. The pain I’m feeling right now is overwhelming. I need to know what happens next, I need answers, I need to know that they’re okay!!! 😥
September 5, 2022
(ARC REVIEW)
Ms. Rose this book was very unexpected for me. I filled the arc form out solely based on the cover and oh am I glad I did. While reading this book I literally felt every single emotion. When I finished the book my heart was still beating fast and I really had no words so please know this is a review with just random words. Mercy was simply amazing with a kind heart and trust me you will fall in love with her. This girl truly had a heart of gold. Liam being her best friend's father was the man she desired. This man drove me insane while he was great Dr he was clueless when it came to Mercy. While I did love him there were still times I wanted to smack him. Now that twist was not what I expected and not was that ending which is a cliffhanger. Even though this is a duet and Im waiting for book two I still ended up with a book hangover. Please look over the trigger warnings before reading this.
Ms. Rose this book was very unexpected for me. I filled the arc form out solely based on the cover and oh am I glad I did. While reading this book I literally felt every single emotion. When I finished the book my heart was still beating fast and I really had no words so please know this is a review with just random words. Mercy was simply amazing with a kind heart and trust me you will fall in love with her. This girl truly had a heart of gold. Liam being her best friend's father was the man she desired. This man drove me insane while he was great Dr he was clueless when it came to Mercy. While I did love him there were still times I wanted to smack him. Now that twist was not what I expected and not was that ending which is a cliffhanger. Even though this is a duet and Im waiting for book two I still ended up with a book hangover. Please look over the trigger warnings before reading this.
September 6, 2022
4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
5/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Overall I really enjoyed this read. I read it in less than a day.
Some things I loved:
*All the spicy
*All the dirty talk
*Seeing how Liam changed throughout
*The plot is good and so sweet 🥰
*How confident Mercy tried to be
*Age-gap
*Liam & Mercy's want and need for each other
*I loved how Mercy is a perfect fit for Liam 😉
Some things I did not like/care for:
*The back and forth from Mercy
*Some parts seemed skipped or rushed
*Noah😒
I gave this a 4 star mainly because I felt like parts were skipped or rushed and something else... I just can't seem to put my finger on it or really explain it.
I did really enjoy this book and thought it was really good, but come on... That ending!! Ahhh
5/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Overall I really enjoyed this read. I read it in less than a day.
Some things I loved:
*All the spicy
*All the dirty talk
*Seeing how Liam changed throughout
*The plot is good and so sweet 🥰
*How confident Mercy tried to be
*Age-gap
*Liam & Mercy's want and need for each other
*I loved how Mercy is a perfect fit for Liam 😉
Some things I did not like/care for:
*The back and forth from Mercy
*Some parts seemed skipped or rushed
*Noah😒
I gave this a 4 star mainly because I felt like parts were skipped or rushed and something else... I just can't seem to put my finger on it or really explain it.
I did really enjoy this book and thought it was really good, but come on... That ending!! Ahhh
September 11, 2022
Oh my days I was actually lost for words when I finished this, I need book 2 right now!!!
When I first started reading I didn’t think I would like mercy but she soon won me over. I can’t blame her for setting her sights on Liam because my gosh that man is 🔥.
Liam is mercy’s best friends dad and she has loved him for years. There’s more to mercy than her flirty side that we first meet. She is so sweet and caring. Despite the age gap these two work well together( most the time). Liam is rough and full of dirty talk ( oh my god the dirty talk 🥵) but he is so loving sweet and caring with his patients.
I had tears in my eyes at the cliffhanger ending, it was a twist I wasn’t expecting and had me shouting at my kindle. I need book two like yesterday.
When I first started reading I didn’t think I would like mercy but she soon won me over. I can’t blame her for setting her sights on Liam because my gosh that man is 🔥.
Liam is mercy’s best friends dad and she has loved him for years. There’s more to mercy than her flirty side that we first meet. She is so sweet and caring. Despite the age gap these two work well together( most the time). Liam is rough and full of dirty talk ( oh my god the dirty talk 🥵) but he is so loving sweet and caring with his patients.
I had tears in my eyes at the cliffhanger ending, it was a twist I wasn’t expecting and had me shouting at my kindle. I need book two like yesterday.
September 15, 2022
OMG this book was so good! Best Friend's Dad romance.
Mercy is a gorgeous, smart woman. She has wanted her best friend's dad for a long time and she is willing to do anything to have him! She is sweet and caring. But life throws her so many curve balls. But she is so strong and always finds ways to deal with everything.
Liam is a sexy older man. He is an pediatric oncologist and he is good at his job. He knows he shouldn't fall for his son's friend but she is so gorgeous and caring. She makes it impossible for him to stay away from her. He thinks that is will only be a short term thing. But what will he do when life starts throwing those curve balls?
The smut in this book is so HOT!!!
Please read triggers before reading! And this book does end on a cliff hanger!
Mercy is a gorgeous, smart woman. She has wanted her best friend's dad for a long time and she is willing to do anything to have him! She is sweet and caring. But life throws her so many curve balls. But she is so strong and always finds ways to deal with everything.
Liam is a sexy older man. He is an pediatric oncologist and he is good at his job. He knows he shouldn't fall for his son's friend but she is so gorgeous and caring. She makes it impossible for him to stay away from her. He thinks that is will only be a short term thing. But what will he do when life starts throwing those curve balls?
The smut in this book is so HOT!!!
Please read triggers before reading! And this book does end on a cliff hanger!
September 4, 2022
Talk about steamy and naughty! This book was a page turner and one I couldn't put down. Mercy really went after what she she wanted despite being a virgin as well as it being her best friend's dad. I enjoyed Liam turning from someone who felt like they would never love someone to falling in love. It ended with a cliffhanger and I can't wait for the next book!! I will definitely be reading book 2! Great job!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 7, 2022
The premise of this book was awesome - a smart, educated, sassy heroine falls in love with her best friend's dad who's a dominating, successful doctor. Unfortunately life throws a few kinks into their plans of falling in love...
I felt like the book was rushed in a few parts and Mercy seemed to go back and forth on whether she really wanted to be with Liam. Overall, I liked the book and can't wait to see where the next book takes Mercy and Liam!
I felt like the book was rushed in a few parts and Mercy seemed to go back and forth on whether she really wanted to be with Liam. Overall, I liked the book and can't wait to see where the next book takes Mercy and Liam!
September 9, 2022
This book is EMOTIONAL. I mean it dude. It will have you crying your eyes out. Mercy is a strong willed and wonderful woman that wants to work with children as a social worker in the hospital. She’s obsessed with her best friends dad. This book took me on such a rollercoaster of emotions and I am honestly not sure how I am supposed to read anything after it. Chelle, girl, you know how to write a book. I cannot wait to have hard copies on my shelf!!
September 13, 2022
This is one for the record books. Mercy is a sensual, loving, emotional person that falls for her best friends dad. I laughed, I cried a lot, I wanted to scream at Liam... but oh my gosh the steam is off the pages. Mercy is a strong willed young woman who can't help but fall in love with the dad of her best friend. Liam is an a** sometimes but lord he is hot! You will not be able to put this age gap down, it's so good. Congratulations Chelle, it's the best I've read from you yet!
September 16, 2022
I love the praise kink, it's hot as is this book. The sexy times were amazing. Mercy and Liam are so cute together. These two are the exact definition of a power couple. It has some dark elements and it's taboo. The age gap is what I was sold on. I rarely read blurbs but this one caught my eye and so did the cover.
September 9, 2022
I loved this book!! The steam was 🫠🫠🫠! Liam is everything and Mercy is just darling! She’s also determined and crazy but she’s amazing! I’ve fallen absolutely in love with these two and I can’t wait to read how their story finishes. 💕 Book hangover for sure. 😩❤️🔥
September 16, 2022
Wow!! Im thankful for the trigger warning the author made. Holy cow!! Definitely a great story line. Im sick over Nash! How could he!? And the ending, I don't think I can wait for the next book!! Gyt renching but totally worth it.
September 16, 2022
This is my first book by Chelle Rose and it won’t be the last, especially after that cliffhanger. OMG.
I loved Liam and Mercy together and I can’t wait to see what happens next. I don’t want to give to much away but definitely read this book.
I loved Liam and Mercy together and I can’t wait to see what happens next. I don’t want to give to much away but definitely read this book.
September 15, 2022
This book is sooooo good! Mercy and Liam will leave you begging for more!
November 1, 2022
Not sure what to say. Huge age gap. She pushed him into everything. Lots and lots of drama leaves as a cliffhanger.
September 13, 2022
TITLE: Mercy
GENRE: Dark Romance
AUTHOR: Chelle Rose
TROPE: Kidnapping, Daddy/Praise K1nk
TYPE: Series (Forbidden Desires of PCH)
POV: Dual POV
MY RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
Mercy is a quick and spicy read. I enjoyed both Liam and Mercy's characters and their spicy chemistry together. Liam is a pediatric cancer doctor, and Mercy has just graduated from school to become a social worker at the hospital. There is an age gap and taboo trope with Liam being Mercy's best friend's dad.
Overall it was an enjoyable read that ends on a pretty big cliffhanger, but luckily, book two should be out in Oct or Nov. I am giving Mercy a rating of 4 / 5 Stars. I recommend reading the trigger warnings before starting Mercy if you are sensitive to any topics.
GENRE: Dark Romance
AUTHOR: Chelle Rose
TROPE: Kidnapping, Daddy/Praise K1nk
TYPE: Series (Forbidden Desires of PCH)
POV: Dual POV
MY RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
Mercy is a quick and spicy read. I enjoyed both Liam and Mercy's characters and their spicy chemistry together. Liam is a pediatric cancer doctor, and Mercy has just graduated from school to become a social worker at the hospital. There is an age gap and taboo trope with Liam being Mercy's best friend's dad.
Overall it was an enjoyable read that ends on a pretty big cliffhanger, but luckily, book two should be out in Oct or Nov. I am giving Mercy a rating of 4 / 5 Stars. I recommend reading the trigger warnings before starting Mercy if you are sensitive to any topics.
September 18, 2022
A roll coaster straight down hill
It started out great, but then so many different plot twists were happening it started to become eye roll worthy. If the author had of concentrated on the forbidden aspect and ivy, this would have been a five star read, but the drama with the dad, Nash,etc. Brought this book down fast. I won't go into too many details because I don't want to spoil it for anyone. I will say it ends on a cliffhanger and I have no intention of reading the second one .
It started out great, but then so many different plot twists were happening it started to become eye roll worthy. If the author had of concentrated on the forbidden aspect and ivy, this would have been a five star read, but the drama with the dad, Nash,etc. Brought this book down fast. I won't go into too many details because I don't want to spoil it for anyone. I will say it ends on a cliffhanger and I have no intention of reading the second one .
September 26, 2022
Wow, this story was incredible. I have never felt so many emotions when reading a book. Mercy and Liam are such amazing characters, they have so much growth and relationship development throughout the book. This book has it all, great characters, anticipation, emotion, and there is plenty of steam. I could not put this book down and stayed up all night to finish it. I look forward to book two. I highly recommend this book!
September 17, 2022
🔞 Serie: Forbidden Desires of PCH libro 1
✨Calificación: 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐
✨Protagonistas: Liam y Mercy
👁️ Puntos de vista de ambos protagonistas
👄Daddy kink
🔥 2.5/5
🚩 Tomar en cuenta que el libro tiene menciones a: padecer cáncer, violencia física y verbal, secuestro.
Debí poner más atención en que era una serie y anticipar que el libro no tendría un final cerrado.
Mercy es un libro con una historia que me pareció entretenida y digerible, pero que logra conectar de forma correcta sus momentos de intensidad y que por momentos no logra encajar de forma correcta su esencia.
El libro comienza presentandonos a Mercy, una chica de 23 años que se encuentra trabajando en su ultimo día en un bar, ella nos habla un poco de su vida y sus motivaciones para ser trabajadora social. Es en ese mismo lugar en donde nos presentara al Doctor Liam Lexington, un hombre de 40 años bastante atractivo y alguien por quien se ha sentido atraída desde hace 7 años. Lastima que él es el padre de su mejor amigo.
En cuanto a mis problemas con el libro comienzan un poco por aquí, y es que los primeros dos capítulos la esencia que se presenta tira mucho hacía un libro Dark Romance en donde tenemos al típico protagonista "Alpha" (lo que me parece completamente absurdo y estúpido llamarlo de esa forma, pero bueno así les gusta) que controla mucho a su contraparte femenina, la trata muy mal y no deja de celarla, y si bien Liam no es un hombre ejemplar la verdad es tampoco es alguien mega radioactivo. Por su parte, el capitulo narrado por Mercy parecía plantear a una chica con una fuerte obsesión por Liam, una chica con mucha expresión sexual y con mucha confianza que no tocaría el alma para arrasar con lo que se pusiera en su camino, cosa que tampoco resulta de esa forma.
“Princesses. I never pictured you as a princess kind of guy. Have you ever read any of the smutty fairy tales, Liam? I have, and they always make me wet.”
Y es que si bien yo agradezco que no sea ese tipo de libro (ya que hoy en día los Dark Romance esta super mal tratados), la verdad es que tener esencia negra/gris y después saltar a algo más "rosa" no termina de encajar completamente y hace que la historia no se sienta fluida por momentos.
El mayor problema que tengo con el libro es como presenta los momentos importantes y de grandes emociones. Con esto me refiero a que, por ejemplo, en la historia los protagonistas están teniendo un desayuno en una mesa al aire libre (con más personas alrededor) y de pronto sale un oso, de la nada, que comienza a destruir todo y le muerde la pierna a Mercy hasta casi arrancársela. Uno se quedaría muy impactado sin saber que rayos paso ya que no se construyó el ambiente adecuado y narrativa es apresurada y caótica.
Ese tipo de escenas, que no sabes de donde vienen, que no se sienten orgánicas, que se vuelven caóticas y que a veces tienen una resolución de "así debe de ser para que funcione y siga la trama", hacen que el libro no sienta lo suficientemente pensado. Un mejor planteamiento y desarrollo de los momentos cumbre seria perfecto. (Cabe aclarar que esto sucede también con la aparición de personajes y sus actitudes)
Momentos pequeños a mencionar que se sintieron como aquella pieza de rompecabezas que tienes que golpear para que termine de encajar son: el que el hijo de Liam sea un obstáculo para su relación con Mercy, si bien me parece correcto y perfecto, no se siente con el suficiente peso para rechazar a Mercy, me abría gustado darle un poco más de desarrollo para que no se sintiera un tanto flojo; el segundo, que me daba incomodidad y pena, es que algunos diálogos se sentían muy intrusivos , esto viene acompaño de lo que ya mencione, que el libro parecía ser más "sucio" y "oscuro" pero que no resulta ser así. Estas partes donde la llama put* o zorr*, no digo que estén mal ya que forma parte de su acuerdo sexual y la autora lo menciona al principio, se sentían extrañas ya que salían como de la nada.
En cuanto a las cosas que me agradaron, sucede que no hubo nada... Bromis 😄 la verdad es tiene varias cosas que me llevaron a pasar un buen momento y a esperar el segundo libro.
Lo principal es la historia. Igual para no hacer spoiler diré que ambos personajes, sus motivaciones, tragedias, objetivos, actitud laboral (no tengo la palabra correcta en este momento), sus historias en general me agradaron bastantes. Son personajes con los que no te sientes mal de "pasar el rato".
Ivy, niña preciosa me encanta. Es un personaje que quieres abrazar en todo momento.
Si bien anteriormente mencione que esta apariencia entre una historia gris y rosa no termino por gustarme, si agradezco que dentro de todo pudiéramos ver a una Mercy que se defiende del trato indiferente que le da Liam (si, a veces perdona muy rápido, pero al menos dice las cosas y busca dar un paso adelante por ella), que vea por su persona y que haga saber que ella no acepta a alguien que piensa que puede tenerla cuando él quiere.
Algo que me pareció muy gracioso y que no sé si fue de manera consiente en que se coloco en la historia, son dos menciones que logre rescatar respecto a la diferencia de edad y lo que representan en la vida real en cuanto a abuso. Me reí bastante cuando las leí ya que eso ocurre y normalmente es así el porque suceden estas relaciones de hombres mayores con chicas mucho más jóvenes.
Algo que me agrado de Mercy es la forma tan libre en que soltaba ciertos comentarios y que no estaba batalle y batalle para conseguir a Liam, su forma descarada de hablar y comportarse fueron agradables (divertidas también) de leer la verdad.
En cuanto a Liam, y es un señor anciano en comparación a ella 😝, esta chido que el personaje comprenda a Mercy, la apoye, le brinde orientación en varios aspectos, tome en cuenta sus sentimientos. Se que es algo básico para una pareja, pero normalmente no solemos verlo este tipo de personajes.
“I’m asmut slut, a total lover of the cliterature, what can I say?”
“Did you just say cliterature?”
I smile, “Why yes, I did, Dr. Lexington.”
Conclusión más directa
Mercy es un libro que se lee muy fácil, tiene una historia entretenida y cuenta con dos personajes atractivos de leer, pero también es un libro al que le falta darle un mejor desarrollo a su historia; darle la importancia necesaria de trato, exposición y desarrollo al tema del cáncer, uso de sustancias y la imposibilidad de tener hijos; plantear un mejor desarrollo y planteamiento de momentos de gran importancia y tener mejor definida su esencia.
Es un libro bueno si les gustan las historias Age gap con sus momentos picantes, pero también con el tipo de drama que no te hace querer golpear a los protagonistas. Igual si lo leen les puede gustar más o menos, depende de cada uno.
✨Calificación: 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐
✨Protagonistas: Liam y Mercy
👁️ Puntos de vista de ambos protagonistas
👄Daddy kink
🔥 2.5/5
🚩 Tomar en cuenta que el libro tiene menciones a: padecer cáncer, violencia física y verbal, secuestro.
Debí poner más atención en que era una serie y anticipar que el libro no tendría un final cerrado.
Mercy es un libro con una historia que me pareció entretenida y digerible, pero que logra conectar de forma correcta sus momentos de intensidad y que por momentos no logra encajar de forma correcta su esencia.
El libro comienza presentandonos a Mercy, una chica de 23 años que se encuentra trabajando en su ultimo día en un bar, ella nos habla un poco de su vida y sus motivaciones para ser trabajadora social. Es en ese mismo lugar en donde nos presentara al Doctor Liam Lexington, un hombre de 40 años bastante atractivo y alguien por quien se ha sentido atraída desde hace 7 años. Lastima que él es el padre de su mejor amigo.
En cuanto a mis problemas con el libro comienzan un poco por aquí, y es que los primeros dos capítulos la esencia que se presenta tira mucho hacía un libro Dark Romance en donde tenemos al típico protagonista "Alpha" (lo que me parece completamente absurdo y estúpido llamarlo de esa forma, pero bueno así les gusta) que controla mucho a su contraparte femenina, la trata muy mal y no deja de celarla, y si bien Liam no es un hombre ejemplar la verdad es tampoco es alguien mega radioactivo. Por su parte, el capitulo narrado por Mercy parecía plantear a una chica con una fuerte obsesión por Liam, una chica con mucha expresión sexual y con mucha confianza que no tocaría el alma para arrasar con lo que se pusiera en su camino, cosa que tampoco resulta de esa forma.
“Princesses. I never pictured you as a princess kind of guy. Have you ever read any of the smutty fairy tales, Liam? I have, and they always make me wet.”
Y es que si bien yo agradezco que no sea ese tipo de libro (ya que hoy en día los Dark Romance esta super mal tratados), la verdad es que tener esencia negra/gris y después saltar a algo más "rosa" no termina de encajar completamente y hace que la historia no se sienta fluida por momentos.
El mayor problema que tengo con el libro es como presenta los momentos importantes y de grandes emociones. Con esto me refiero a que, por ejemplo, en la historia los protagonistas están teniendo un desayuno en una mesa al aire libre (con más personas alrededor) y de pronto sale un oso, de la nada, que comienza a destruir todo y le muerde la pierna a Mercy hasta casi arrancársela. Uno se quedaría muy impactado sin saber que rayos paso ya que no se construyó el ambiente adecuado y narrativa es apresurada y caótica.
Ese tipo de escenas, que no sabes de donde vienen, que no se sienten orgánicas, que se vuelven caóticas y que a veces tienen una resolución de "así debe de ser para que funcione y siga la trama", hacen que el libro no sienta lo suficientemente pensado. Un mejor planteamiento y desarrollo de los momentos cumbre seria perfecto. (Cabe aclarar que esto sucede también con la aparición de personajes y sus actitudes)
Momentos pequeños a mencionar que se sintieron como aquella pieza de rompecabezas que tienes que golpear para que termine de encajar son: el que el hijo de Liam sea un obstáculo para su relación con Mercy, si bien me parece correcto y perfecto, no se siente con el suficiente peso para rechazar a Mercy, me abría gustado darle un poco más de desarrollo para que no se sintiera un tanto flojo; el segundo, que me daba incomodidad y pena, es que algunos diálogos se sentían muy intrusivos , esto viene acompaño de lo que ya mencione, que el libro parecía ser más "sucio" y "oscuro" pero que no resulta ser así. Estas partes donde la llama put* o zorr*, no digo que estén mal ya que forma parte de su acuerdo sexual y la autora lo menciona al principio, se sentían extrañas ya que salían como de la nada.
En cuanto a las cosas que me agradaron, sucede que no hubo nada... Bromis 😄 la verdad es tiene varias cosas que me llevaron a pasar un buen momento y a esperar el segundo libro.
Lo principal es la historia. Igual para no hacer spoiler diré que ambos personajes, sus motivaciones, tragedias, objetivos, actitud laboral (no tengo la palabra correcta en este momento), sus historias en general me agradaron bastantes. Son personajes con los que no te sientes mal de "pasar el rato".
Ivy, niña preciosa me encanta. Es un personaje que quieres abrazar en todo momento.
Si bien anteriormente mencione que esta apariencia entre una historia gris y rosa no termino por gustarme, si agradezco que dentro de todo pudiéramos ver a una Mercy que se defiende del trato indiferente que le da Liam (si, a veces perdona muy rápido, pero al menos dice las cosas y busca dar un paso adelante por ella), que vea por su persona y que haga saber que ella no acepta a alguien que piensa que puede tenerla cuando él quiere.
Algo que me pareció muy gracioso y que no sé si fue de manera consiente en que se coloco en la historia, son dos menciones que logre rescatar respecto a la diferencia de edad y lo que representan en la vida real en cuanto a abuso. Me reí bastante cuando las leí ya que eso ocurre y normalmente es así el porque suceden estas relaciones de hombres mayores con chicas mucho más jóvenes.
Algo que me agrado de Mercy es la forma tan libre en que soltaba ciertos comentarios y que no estaba batalle y batalle para conseguir a Liam, su forma descarada de hablar y comportarse fueron agradables (divertidas también) de leer la verdad.
En cuanto a Liam, y es un señor anciano en comparación a ella 😝, esta chido que el personaje comprenda a Mercy, la apoye, le brinde orientación en varios aspectos, tome en cuenta sus sentimientos. Se que es algo básico para una pareja, pero normalmente no solemos verlo este tipo de personajes.
“I’m a
“Did you just say cliterature?”
I smile, “Why yes, I did, Dr. Lexington.”
Conclusión más directa
Mercy es un libro que se lee muy fácil, tiene una historia entretenida y cuenta con dos personajes atractivos de leer, pero también es un libro al que le falta darle un mejor desarrollo a su historia; darle la importancia necesaria de trato, exposición y desarrollo al tema del cáncer, uso de sustancias y la imposibilidad de tener hijos; plantear un mejor desarrollo y planteamiento de momentos de gran importancia y tener mejor definida su esencia.
Es un libro bueno si les gustan las historias Age gap con sus momentos picantes, pero también con el tipo de drama que no te hace querer golpear a los protagonistas. Igual si lo leen les puede gustar más o menos, depende de cada uno.
September 16, 2022
I’m not sure how I felt about this book. I really enjoyed the story but was not fond of the telling of it. The timeline was weird. Some of the scenes seemed like they were cut short. For example, during sex scenes they would be in the middle of the act and then all of a sudden they’re laying next to each other, like sir did you even finish. Lol
The side plot with Nash was interesting & I am looking forward to finding out more about that. But the storyline with Mercy’s Dad seemed like it came out of nowhere & threw me off a bit.
My favorite part of the whole story was Ivy. She was pure perfection and I just wanted so much more of her.
Overall I will continue to read the series because the cliffhanger was bananas.
“We used to come back to Manhattan for the summers and I snuck to the city when I was fifteen to see a play, I wanted to see badly.”
Manhattan & The City is the same thing. It’s such a pet peeve of mine when a book is set in New York but you can tell the author doesn’t really know about New York.
The side plot with Nash was interesting & I am looking forward to finding out more about that. But the storyline with Mercy’s Dad seemed like it came out of nowhere & threw me off a bit.
My favorite part of the whole story was Ivy. She was pure perfection and I just wanted so much more of her.
Overall I will continue to read the series because the cliffhanger was bananas.
“We used to come back to Manhattan for the summers and I snuck to the city when I was fifteen to see a play, I wanted to see badly.”
Manhattan & The City is the same thing. It’s such a pet peeve of mine when a book is set in New York but you can tell the author doesn’t really know about New York.
January 17, 2025
I could NOT put this book down. From the playful tease of a cupcake, right to the rough, intense
September 28, 2022
Read this if you enjoy:
* novels intended for matures audiences 18+
* best friends dad romances
*sass, steam, and suspense
Meet the Author: Chelle Rose is an avid reader that loves romance. She started at the age of 5 writing song lyrics. After writing her first book she knew exactly where she belonged. Chelle currently resides in Virginia. Between her family and her writing, she stays super busy and loves every minute of it.
Synopsis: Mercy, a brand-new social worker on the oncology unit, has her eyes on one man. The man she has had her heart set on for seven years. Dr. Liam Lexington, a pediatric oncologist has his focus on a pediatric patient who has been diagnosed with cancer not once, but twice. He won’t let Ivy down despite all the heartache she has been through. When Mercy steps in and places her focus on Ivy as well, can Dr. Lexington keep his focus straight? Or will the lines become blurred?
Reader’s Thoughts: Chelle Rose’s goal of reminding us that there’s hope even in life’s darkest moment was well reflected in this novel. This is the first book I have read by Chelle Rose and WOW! I have added her to the top of my favorite author list. Out of the 80 books I have read to date this year, this was by far the best one. At first, I was skeptical when it said there was ridiculous amounts of sex within. But OMG! The storyline within this book was so much more than the sex. And the cliffhanger, WTH! There is no way I can wait for Finding Mercy to come out. Chelle Rose had me hooked the minute I picked up this book. There was not a dull moment throughout.
Favorite Quote: “I didn’t have experience falling in love with my son’s best friend, someone that he also loves. There’s no guidebook for that.”
Trigger Warnings: Kidnapping, Violence, Drug Use, Cancer (Adults and Children), and Death.
Available Now in Paperback, Hardback, and eBook!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you, @chelleroseauthor for providing me with a complimentary review copy. In no way has that influenced my voluntary review.
* novels intended for matures audiences 18+
* best friends dad romances
*sass, steam, and suspense
Meet the Author: Chelle Rose is an avid reader that loves romance. She started at the age of 5 writing song lyrics. After writing her first book she knew exactly where she belonged. Chelle currently resides in Virginia. Between her family and her writing, she stays super busy and loves every minute of it.
Synopsis: Mercy, a brand-new social worker on the oncology unit, has her eyes on one man. The man she has had her heart set on for seven years. Dr. Liam Lexington, a pediatric oncologist has his focus on a pediatric patient who has been diagnosed with cancer not once, but twice. He won’t let Ivy down despite all the heartache she has been through. When Mercy steps in and places her focus on Ivy as well, can Dr. Lexington keep his focus straight? Or will the lines become blurred?
Reader’s Thoughts: Chelle Rose’s goal of reminding us that there’s hope even in life’s darkest moment was well reflected in this novel. This is the first book I have read by Chelle Rose and WOW! I have added her to the top of my favorite author list. Out of the 80 books I have read to date this year, this was by far the best one. At first, I was skeptical when it said there was ridiculous amounts of sex within. But OMG! The storyline within this book was so much more than the sex. And the cliffhanger, WTH! There is no way I can wait for Finding Mercy to come out. Chelle Rose had me hooked the minute I picked up this book. There was not a dull moment throughout.
Favorite Quote: “I didn’t have experience falling in love with my son’s best friend, someone that he also loves. There’s no guidebook for that.”
Trigger Warnings: Kidnapping, Violence, Drug Use, Cancer (Adults and Children), and Death.
Available Now in Paperback, Hardback, and eBook!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you, @chelleroseauthor for providing me with a complimentary review copy. In no way has that influenced my voluntary review.
September 19, 2022
This book right here has me feeling all types of ways. Chelle Rose had me with her dedication. I thought I was signing up for a nice simple smut read and boy did she take me for a ride. I got my smut for sure but I got SO MUCH MORE. This book had it all honestly. It had smut, well developed characters, a crazy storyline and most importantly it was impossible to put down. This one is definitely an 18+ read with some trigger warnings.
Mercy is a 23 year old who has had a crush on her best friend's dad, Liam, since she was 16. Mercy is starting a job as a social worker in the hospital where he works and has developed a plan to make him want to sleep with her. The stars align and her best friend, Nash, has a pool party and it isn't long before Mercy enacts her plan. Of course Liam, is very much the male who has decided he will never fall in love and only has one night stands. However, he is unable to resist Mercy and the two soon embark on a relationship that had me sitting on the edge of my seat!
Told with a dual POV the novel starts out very heavy on the smut but soon becomes so much more with the introduction of Ivy. It is here that each character begins to show other sides to their personality. Chelle's characters are well rounded and easy to relate to. She writes this story so well that my major complaint is that I couldn't put it down. I NEEDED to know what was happening next. And boy does she give it to you: cancer, kidnapping, suspense and oh yeah you guessed it A MINDBLOWING cliffhanger. So don't mind me while I go cry because I now have to wait to find out what happens with Liam and Mercy... Go get your copy now. You won't regret it.
Mercy is a 23 year old who has had a crush on her best friend's dad, Liam, since she was 16. Mercy is starting a job as a social worker in the hospital where he works and has developed a plan to make him want to sleep with her. The stars align and her best friend, Nash, has a pool party and it isn't long before Mercy enacts her plan. Of course Liam, is very much the male who has decided he will never fall in love and only has one night stands. However, he is unable to resist Mercy and the two soon embark on a relationship that had me sitting on the edge of my seat!
Told with a dual POV the novel starts out very heavy on the smut but soon becomes so much more with the introduction of Ivy. It is here that each character begins to show other sides to their personality. Chelle's characters are well rounded and easy to relate to. She writes this story so well that my major complaint is that I couldn't put it down. I NEEDED to know what was happening next. And boy does she give it to you: cancer, kidnapping, suspense and oh yeah you guessed it A MINDBLOWING cliffhanger. So don't mind me while I go cry because I now have to wait to find out what happens with Liam and Mercy... Go get your copy now. You won't regret it.
May 26, 2023
Holy shit this book was so amazing!!!!!
Y’all I couldn’t put this down to save my life! Mercy is such a gripping story full of a roller coaster of ups and downs. And the spice is *chefs kiss* This was my 1st book from this author and it 100% wont be my last.
It follows Dr Liam Lexington a 41 year old children’s cancer doctor, who id like to say has a damn amazing heart!! And Mercy a 23 year old social worker who is a little firecracker and also coincidently Liams son Nash’s childhood best friend. Mercy has wanted Liam since she was 16 and she doesn’t back frown from getting what she wants. It also helps that ever since he saw her working at the bar she’s been in his head too.
I don’t wanna give away anything because i feel like everyone should give this book a chance it’s very heartfelt and just an amazing read. Everything about the story is fantastic, the characters dynamic with each other, how relatable the story can be and especially the balance of story and plot at least for my taste lol. Also special mention to the precious little Ivy she’s just down right adorable<33. I will say this book ends on a kinda big cliffhanger so just be aware you’re immediately going to want to pick up the second book in the series Finding Mercy.
I’d definitely give this story a 5/5 stars for how good it was and a 4/5 on the spice scale it’s not super dark dark spice but it is a little kinky and there’s a lot of it which is always a good thing ;)
Y’all I couldn’t put this down to save my life! Mercy is such a gripping story full of a roller coaster of ups and downs. And the spice is *chefs kiss* This was my 1st book from this author and it 100% wont be my last.
It follows Dr Liam Lexington a 41 year old children’s cancer doctor, who id like to say has a damn amazing heart!! And Mercy a 23 year old social worker who is a little firecracker and also coincidently Liams son Nash’s childhood best friend. Mercy has wanted Liam since she was 16 and she doesn’t back frown from getting what she wants. It also helps that ever since he saw her working at the bar she’s been in his head too.
I don’t wanna give away anything because i feel like everyone should give this book a chance it’s very heartfelt and just an amazing read. Everything about the story is fantastic, the characters dynamic with each other, how relatable the story can be and especially the balance of story and plot at least for my taste lol. Also special mention to the precious little Ivy she’s just down right adorable<33. I will say this book ends on a kinda big cliffhanger so just be aware you’re immediately going to want to pick up the second book in the series Finding Mercy.
I’d definitely give this story a 5/5 stars for how good it was and a 4/5 on the spice scale it’s not super dark dark spice but it is a little kinky and there’s a lot of it which is always a good thing ;)
January 16, 2024
I was reading The Devil by Chelle Rose and came across some characters mentioned and my obsessive need to know about them drove me to read her previous work. I had a brief conversation with her about the reading order of her books. It was nice to chat with her and She said MERCY was a fan favorite and I definitely 💯 agree.
Dr. Liam Lexington or Dr. Delicious 😂 was paediatric oncologist. The man is ❤️🥵🔥💯 his love for mercy was filthily pure if that makes sense 😂
Mercy Madison 🌺✨🩷 a social worker. I loved her, she was a kind compassionate women with so much love. The way she loved Ivy 😭 my heart went out for that little girl.
Liam and Mercy ❤️🔥🥵😢🥹💔💋🌸 at times the story was so sweet and then devastating 😢💔 both had gone through so much and lost people they loved. They both were such strong characters.
And the side characters, they have their own books💙. My mind still can't comprehend that Nash has his own book and with whom. It'll be fun to read how it is after everything he did here 🫠🫠🫠 I hate him right now and Xander has a book too 😳.
It ended with a cliffhanger 🥲 off to read FINDING MERCY now !!!💜
TROPES & KINKS:
Age-gap (17)
Touch her and 💀
Jealous possessive 🔥❤️
Degradation and punishment 🍑
Daddy 🔥
Good girl 🥵
Check trigger warning ⚠️ 🚨 and NO CHEATING 😌💋
Dr. Liam Lexington or Dr. Delicious 😂 was paediatric oncologist. The man is ❤️🥵🔥💯 his love for mercy was filthily pure if that makes sense 😂
Mercy Madison 🌺✨🩷 a social worker. I loved her, she was a kind compassionate women with so much love. The way she loved Ivy 😭 my heart went out for that little girl.
Liam and Mercy ❤️🔥🥵😢🥹💔💋🌸 at times the story was so sweet and then devastating 😢💔 both had gone through so much and lost people they loved. They both were such strong characters.
And the side characters, they have their own books💙. My mind still can't comprehend that Nash has his own book and with whom. It'll be fun to read how it is after everything he did here 🫠🫠🫠 I hate him right now and Xander has a book too 😳.
It ended with a cliffhanger 🥲 off to read FINDING MERCY now !!!💜
TROPES & KINKS:
Age-gap (17)
Touch her and 💀
Jealous possessive 🔥❤️
Degradation and punishment 🍑
Daddy 🔥
Good girl 🥵
Check trigger warning ⚠️ 🚨 and NO CHEATING 😌💋
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