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A Villian's Story
A Villain's Kiss
Savior or seducer.
I am not sure which one he’s playing at.
He is forbidden, after all.
I am married to a rockstar.
Appearances must be upheld.
But what does it mean when your marriage is breaking, and the dark, mysterious savior is offering you things you have never had before?
Do you say yes? Or do you say no?
He owns a s*x club.
So the promises he is making might very well hold true.
It’s risky to do this with a stranger.
But how much of a stranger is he really?
I am not sure which one he’s playing at.
He is forbidden, after all.
I am married to a rockstar.
Appearances must be upheld.
But what does it mean when your marriage is breaking, and the dark, mysterious savior is offering you things you have never had before?
Do you say yes? Or do you say no?
He owns a s*x club.
So the promises he is making might very well hold true.
It’s risky to do this with a stranger.
But how much of a stranger is he really?
292 pages, Paperback
First published February 21, 2023
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T.L. Smith
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February 22, 2023
2d characters, terrible pacing, and no substance
March 12, 2024
Re-Read - December2023:
“It’s best you go away, so I can finish fucking your wife and showing her how to come. Showing her what a real man is capable of.”
Oriana finds herself in an unfortunante situation, but before things go downhill, Jake King is there to save her. Her hero? Not so much. Hot and cold, nice and mean, he gives her whiplash. A man with ties to the mafia. Owner of clubs and sex clubs. A protective man ready to kill for his woman.
Oriana shortly after meeting Jake realizes that her marriage is dead and leaves her husband Kyler.
Once back on her feet, she goes on 2 dates with Jake. 2 dates her about-to-become-ex-husband octioned her of on without her permission. The sexual attraction is off the charts but that doesn’t matter. Once the two dates are up, Jake needs to leave Oriana alone.
”Cuddle me.”
“I don’t cuddle,” I warn her.
“You do now. Now, cuddle me,” she demands.
Oriana’s own teddy bear. He might have been an asshole at times but oh so swoony otherwise.
“Kyler recorded you the other day…when you said I was your whore.”
“I know.”
“You think of me like that?”
“Of course I do. You’re also so much more. But he isn’t privileged enough to know that. Only you are.” He winks, then adds, “I can be your whore any time you please.”
Oriana & Jake
I’m usually not a fan of the ”innocent fmc” but I really liked Oriana. Blinded by love for her husband, she became quite withdrawn from everyone and never got any new experiences. I loved to see her get out of her shell, partly on her own and partly with the help of Jake. They were cute as he|| together and sparks definately ignited between the sheets. Slight kink and pierced mmc. 3.5/5 spice.
Read - May 2023
4 stars
“It’s best you go away, so I can finish fucking your wife and showing her how to come. Showing her what a real man is capable of.”
Oriana finds herself in an unfortunante situation, but before things go downhill, Jake King is there to save her. Her hero? Not so much. Hot and cold, nice and mean, he gives her whiplash. A man with ties to the mafia. Owner of clubs and sex clubs. A protective man ready to kill for his woman.
Oriana shortly after meeting Jake realizes that her marriage is dead and leaves her husband Kyler.
Once back on her feet, she goes on 2 dates with Jake. 2 dates her about-to-become-ex-husband octioned her of on without her permission. The sexual attraction is off the charts but that doesn’t matter. Once the two dates are up, Jake needs to leave Oriana alone.
”Cuddle me.”
“I don’t cuddle,” I warn her.
“You do now. Now, cuddle me,” she demands.
Oriana’s own teddy bear. He might have been an asshole at times but oh so swoony otherwise.
“Kyler recorded you the other day…when you said I was your whore.”
“I know.”
“You think of me like that?”
“Of course I do. You’re also so much more. But he isn’t privileged enough to know that. Only you are.” He winks, then adds, “I can be your whore any time you please.”
Oriana & Jake
I’m usually not a fan of the ”innocent fmc” but I really liked Oriana. Blinded by love for her husband, she became quite withdrawn from everyone and never got any new experiences. I loved to see her get out of her shell, partly on her own and partly with the help of Jake. They were cute as he|| together and sparks definately ignited between the sheets. Slight kink and pierced mmc. 3.5/5 spice.
Read - May 2023
4 stars
February 21, 2023
Forget antihero. Forget morally grey. Jake King is here and he is at another level. A Villain's Kiss is unapologetically dark, deviant and thrilling. The author didn't hold back with the forbidden sexy games and I am in love wholeheartedly with Jake and Oriana's explosive love-hate-lust story.
Jake King is a man of many talents. He owns multiple clubs including sex clubs and his ties with mafia gives him a powerful notoriety. He takes what he wants. And he wants Oriana. He bid on her for a date and he has no reservation that she is married to a famous rockstar. Yes the marriage is almost over now..has been for a long time. But can Oriana give her body and heart to such a dark man?
There is no cheating technically here. Just the edge of taboo as Oriana is moving on from her husband who no longer loves her or appreciates her. She has left all her dreams behind to be with her first love and now she is just a lost person. Enter Jake King. Who doesn't try to hide behind nice gestures. He is arrogant. Evil. Arrogant. C0cky. Controlling. Manipulating. He lives dangerously. He has never let any woman take up place in his heart. But Oriana is different somehow. She is not from his world. She carries strength and innocence that mesmerized him. At first he just wanted to possess her body. But she is so fierce and sweet that he is under her spell. She is not broken, just a bit messy. James could either break her or get her pieces together with his dominance. And he made her a better version of herself. They are explosive together. It was sizzling hot chemistry with all kinds of kink and it will fire up your kindle for sure. It had elements of suspense that kept the story intriguing.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
Jake King is a man of many talents. He owns multiple clubs including sex clubs and his ties with mafia gives him a powerful notoriety. He takes what he wants. And he wants Oriana. He bid on her for a date and he has no reservation that she is married to a famous rockstar. Yes the marriage is almost over now..has been for a long time. But can Oriana give her body and heart to such a dark man?
There is no cheating technically here. Just the edge of taboo as Oriana is moving on from her husband who no longer loves her or appreciates her. She has left all her dreams behind to be with her first love and now she is just a lost person. Enter Jake King. Who doesn't try to hide behind nice gestures. He is arrogant. Evil. Arrogant. C0cky. Controlling. Manipulating. He lives dangerously. He has never let any woman take up place in his heart. But Oriana is different somehow. She is not from his world. She carries strength and innocence that mesmerized him. At first he just wanted to possess her body. But she is so fierce and sweet that he is under her spell. She is not broken, just a bit messy. James could either break her or get her pieces together with his dominance. And he made her a better version of herself. They are explosive together. It was sizzling hot chemistry with all kinds of kink and it will fire up your kindle for sure. It had elements of suspense that kept the story intriguing.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
February 14, 2023
5/5⭐️ 3/5🌶️
Let’s dive head first into this review. From the beginning, it was relatable in the sense of unrequited feelings, heartbreak, and rediscovery.
Oriana (love that name btw) is married to a rockstar, but it’s a one sided love. She meets Jake under dangerous circumstances one night and doesn’t see him again until at a later event with her husband. The indifference her husband, Kyler, continues to show her snaps the last tethers she is desperately clinging to.
Once she pulls herself together, the story transforms
into one of self discovery and newfound adventures.
Jake shows her the wild side of living, whereas she was very sheltered.
The spice that radiates off of these two and the mouth on Jake 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨 *chefs kiss* 👨🏻🍳💋 Not to mention he has a sparkle peen. Who doesn’t live for a sparkle peen?
I highly recommend that you pick this book up as I was not able to put it down once I started. It consumed me from the first chapter title. I can’t wait for the next book in the duet!
Favorite Quotes:
“Cunt is a beautiful word. Society has made it foul. It should just be a dirty word, but the way people use it makes it seem wrong.
“It’s what a man should do… Fuck her and treat her like a queen.”
Let’s dive head first into this review. From the beginning, it was relatable in the sense of unrequited feelings, heartbreak, and rediscovery.
Oriana (love that name btw) is married to a rockstar, but it’s a one sided love. She meets Jake under dangerous circumstances one night and doesn’t see him again until at a later event with her husband. The indifference her husband, Kyler, continues to show her snaps the last tethers she is desperately clinging to.
Once she pulls herself together, the story transforms
into one of self discovery and newfound adventures.
Jake shows her the wild side of living, whereas she was very sheltered.
The spice that radiates off of these two and the mouth on Jake 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨 *chefs kiss* 👨🏻🍳💋 Not to mention he has a sparkle peen. Who doesn’t live for a sparkle peen?
I highly recommend that you pick this book up as I was not able to put it down once I started. It consumed me from the first chapter title. I can’t wait for the next book in the duet!
Favorite Quotes:
“Cunt is a beautiful word. Society has made it foul. It should just be a dirty word, but the way people use it makes it seem wrong.
“It’s what a man should do… Fuck her and treat her like a queen.”
February 24, 2023
***4,25 "Fool me once!!!" stars***
"You are playing with fire."
"Fire is meant to be burn..."
I was craving Jake's story since the first moment that I met him and have entered his sex club!!!
He was a very intriguing secondary character back then and he was an amazing main character in here!!! Oriana was so different than him, but they were fitting perfectly together and their story was intense and very sexy!!!
This was another one ride that I enjoyed very much by T'L. Smith's pen.
"I'm not the man you want to play games with."
Jake is the owner of a sex club and he has ties to the Mafia...
Jake seems simple, but he is a very complicated character with many secrets!!!
His eyes has catch Oriana for a while, but she is a married woman...
But one fateful night, he is becoming her savior and from that moment, fate seems to throw them into each other's path very often!!!
"You should not like women you know belongs to someone else." ,/i>
Oriana is not happy anymore... She still loves her husband, but he is not like the man he used to be...
And then Jake is coming into her life and everything turns upside down...
Her neat world is collapsing in front of her clueless eyes and Jake is the only one there to catch her!!!
But is he the right one for her??? And what will be the consequences if she let herself fall for a villain???
"I think I'm falling in love with a man who isn't my husband."
I liked Jake and Oriana... I liked their beginning, even though the circumstances weren't the ideal...
I liked Oriana's innocence and romantic side!!!
I liked how Jake refused to acknowledge his true feelings for her and he was preffering to live in ignorance...
I liked how true they were between them and the connection they were having...
And I really hated the way Kyler was treating Oriana for a long time and that she was accepting the little crumbs he was throwing her way...
It was really sad to see that the only beauty in her life came from Jake after all... He made her feel worthy in a very beautiful way and that was an amazing thing!!!
"I've been kissed before. Touched before. Possibly even loved before. Yet nothing, nothing compares to Jake. And the thought scares the absolute shit out of me."
I loved that we saw some old favorite couples to make a cameo in this story....
And I am waiting like crazy Jake's brother's story!!!
He seems like another one intriguing character and I can not wait to learn more about him too!!!
The only sure thing is that Jake's story was everything that I was expecting to be and even more!!!
Mrs. Smith's stories are always very addictive and I just need more and more of what she has to offer me!!!
"Don't fall victim to loving someone so much you change who you are meant to be."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
"You are playing with fire."
"Fire is meant to be burn..."
I was craving Jake's story since the first moment that I met him and have entered his sex club!!!
He was a very intriguing secondary character back then and he was an amazing main character in here!!! Oriana was so different than him, but they were fitting perfectly together and their story was intense and very sexy!!!
This was another one ride that I enjoyed very much by T'L. Smith's pen.
"I'm not the man you want to play games with."
Jake is the owner of a sex club and he has ties to the Mafia...
Jake seems simple, but he is a very complicated character with many secrets!!!
His eyes has catch Oriana for a while, but she is a married woman...
But one fateful night, he is becoming her savior and from that moment, fate seems to throw them into each other's path very often!!!
"You should not like women you know belongs to someone else." ,/i>
Oriana is not happy anymore... She still loves her husband, but he is not like the man he used to be...
And then Jake is coming into her life and everything turns upside down...
Her neat world is collapsing in front of her clueless eyes and Jake is the only one there to catch her!!!
But is he the right one for her??? And what will be the consequences if she let herself fall for a villain???
"I think I'm falling in love with a man who isn't my husband."
I liked Jake and Oriana... I liked their beginning, even though the circumstances weren't the ideal...
I liked Oriana's innocence and romantic side!!!
I liked how Jake refused to acknowledge his true feelings for her and he was preffering to live in ignorance...
I liked how true they were between them and the connection they were having...
And I really hated the way Kyler was treating Oriana for a long time and that she was accepting the little crumbs he was throwing her way...
It was really sad to see that the only beauty in her life came from Jake after all... He made her feel worthy in a very beautiful way and that was an amazing thing!!!
"I've been kissed before. Touched before. Possibly even loved before. Yet nothing, nothing compares to Jake. And the thought scares the absolute shit out of me."
I loved that we saw some old favorite couples to make a cameo in this story....
And I am waiting like crazy Jake's brother's story!!!
He seems like another one intriguing character and I can not wait to learn more about him too!!!
The only sure thing is that Jake's story was everything that I was expecting to be and even more!!!
Mrs. Smith's stories are always very addictive and I just need more and more of what she has to offer me!!!
"Don't fall victim to loving someone so much you change who you are meant to be."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
February 20, 2023
I loved this book, and Jake was so much more than I thought he would be. This is the first time I've ever read a book with a rockstar in and have genuinely hated the rockstar and was so pleased when Oriana walked, or should I say, run into another man's arms. No, there wasn't any cheating. You can't cheat on a man who doesn't see you or have any feelings for you.
This book isn't all bad, and once Oriana is done with Kyler, her life becomes one of discovery and growth. Jake, on the other hand, has a bad mouth on him, and I'm here for it all. The chemistry between Jake and Oriana is so much more than hot. This is different from the other duets as this story with them is done as far as I'm concerned, but I can imagine what's to come.
This book is a huge recommend from me. We get to see old characters, and it has the same darkness to it, but it's to be expected. And for me, this book is a winner.
This book isn't all bad, and once Oriana is done with Kyler, her life becomes one of discovery and growth. Jake, on the other hand, has a bad mouth on him, and I'm here for it all. The chemistry between Jake and Oriana is so much more than hot. This is different from the other duets as this story with them is done as far as I'm concerned, but I can imagine what's to come.
This book is a huge recommend from me. We get to see old characters, and it has the same darkness to it, but it's to be expected. And for me, this book is a winner.
May 20, 2024
[ a 3.5 ⭐️ ]
This book was a short and easy read! I was in a slump so I give It a try and I finished it in one go 🙈 I saw Jake in Hands & Hearts Duet series and I was interested to read about him! I liked both Jake and Oriana! I loved how he help her know her worth and loved her how she need to be loved! I also loved how she help him to want to change stuff and be better ❤️ I loved her brother and her friend who were there for her! We saw her mom once and she seemed to be cool and sweet 🫂The ending was pretty rushed and I also would of liked to see more about Jake past and also more of him now and how he was trying to change, go to therapy, so he can sleep next to her (I’m really trying not give much spoilers! We saw Grasyon (Jake brother) and Avani so I’m exited to read their book next 🤭
Book Tropes 📝
— forbidden romance
— enemies to lovers
— grumpy x sunshine
— opposites attract
— dark romance
— mafia romacne
This book was a short and easy read! I was in a slump so I give It a try and I finished it in one go 🙈 I saw Jake in Hands & Hearts Duet series and I was interested to read about him! I liked both Jake and Oriana! I loved how he help her know her worth and loved her how she need to be loved! I also loved how she help him to want to change stuff and be better ❤️ I loved her brother and her friend who were there for her! We saw her mom once and she seemed to be cool and sweet 🫂The ending was pretty rushed and I also would of liked to see more about Jake past and also more of him now and how he was trying to change, go to therapy, so he can sleep next to her (I’m really trying not give much spoilers! We saw Grasyon (Jake brother) and Avani so I’m exited to read their book next 🤭
Book Tropes 📝
— forbidden romance
— enemies to lovers
— grumpy x sunshine
— opposites attract
— dark romance
— mafia romacne
February 23, 2023
This is worst than a Wattpad fanfic written by a 13 year old ..can not get any worst than this
March 3, 2023
The characters were so 2d and the pacing was weird. Was not emotionally invested in the characters.
February 21, 2023
4.5 sexy as sin stars!!
This is book one of “A Villain’s Duet” and can be read as a stand alone.
This book was hot!! I mean I was all in from the first chapter. And we all know I love the shit out of assholes turned “in-love” assholes. That was definitely Jake. Oh the naughty Mr Jake!! I really liked Oriana. I understand her character completely. It was super exciting to see the characters from “Chained Hearts” again. If you don’t know those are some of my faves!! Don’t worry Jakes fits right in.
I’m super excited for the next book as well. Grayson you dirty dog, I’m ready!!
I have said it once probably even three times but TL Smith can write some sexy bad ass men. Everyone of them I want to add to my book boyfriend list.
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This is book one of “A Villain’s Duet” and can be read as a stand alone.
This book was hot!! I mean I was all in from the first chapter. And we all know I love the shit out of assholes turned “in-love” assholes. That was definitely Jake. Oh the naughty Mr Jake!! I really liked Oriana. I understand her character completely. It was super exciting to see the characters from “Chained Hearts” again. If you don’t know those are some of my faves!! Don’t worry Jakes fits right in.
I’m super excited for the next book as well. Grayson you dirty dog, I’m ready!!
I have said it once probably even three times but TL Smith can write some sexy bad ass men. Everyone of them I want to add to my book boyfriend list.
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March 1, 2023
I really wanted to like this book. I really did. For me, the pacing was awkward and felt rushed. Like the author wanted to cram too many things into one 216 page book. Orianna is naive and Jake isn’t exactly morally grey, just very odd. Some of the writing was also really robotic, the dialogue felt forced in places and the smut was okay but not anything to write home about. I really don’t enjoy giving 1 star reviews but this book just didn’t impress me.
April 10, 2023
~ 3 Stars ~
This was good. Will I reread it? No. Was it entertaining? Yes. And a fairly quick read.
Things I Liked: I loved that the FMC stands up for herself and keeps standing once she realizes how mistreated she's been. Her ex keeps coming back to repair the damage that's already been done, but she stays true to herself and doesn't wobble or waffle. I also liked the development of the MMC from going to a cold hearted club owner/businessman, to realizing that he's caught some feelings. I will also say, the drama is very satisfying and in general made the book worth the read.
Things I didn't like: It felt a bit oddly paced, like some details were glossed over and just needed some more time and attention. I believe the MMC's brother cameos in this one because he's the MMC in the next book, but his plot/purpose just felt very oddly placed.
Overall this read just felt a little cut off at the knees, but also a little too all over the place, like there were too many things going on to be able to focus on the main story. But just my opinion!
This was good. Will I reread it? No. Was it entertaining? Yes. And a fairly quick read.
Things I Liked: I loved that the FMC stands up for herself and keeps standing once she realizes how mistreated she's been. Her ex keeps coming back to repair the damage that's already been done, but she stays true to herself and doesn't wobble or waffle. I also liked the development of the MMC from going to a cold hearted club owner/businessman, to realizing that he's caught some feelings. I will also say, the drama is very satisfying and in general made the book worth the read.
Things I didn't like: It felt a bit oddly paced, like some details were glossed over and just needed some more time and attention. I believe the MMC's brother cameos in this one because he's the MMC in the next book, but his plot/purpose just felt very oddly placed.
Overall this read just felt a little cut off at the knees, but also a little too all over the place, like there were too many things going on to be able to focus on the main story. But just my opinion!
April 29, 2023
So. . . this was a big surprise. . . but unfortunately, it was a bad one 🥴
I found out about this book completely at random and fell in love with this cover (it's so stunning omfg what a shame 🥲) so the blurb got me curious and I decided to pick it up. Well. . .
The beginning of the book got me curious and excited to read more but then it ended up being so boring: bland plot and boring characters.
I kept reading it waiting for more and expecting to get excited again but this just end up being a disappointment.
▬ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: enemies to lovers, opposites attract
I found out about this book completely at random and fell in love with this cover (it's so stunning omfg what a shame 🥲) so the blurb got me curious and I decided to pick it up. Well. . .
The beginning of the book got me curious and excited to read more but then it ended up being so boring: bland plot and boring characters.
I kept reading it waiting for more and expecting to get excited again but this just end up being a disappointment.
▬ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: enemies to lovers, opposites attract
March 5, 2023
This book was written very well!
This is a darker story.
HEA
Sex clubs, rockstars. Second chance, Mafia.
This is one of those books I KNOW twill be all over BookTok! It’s so well and it has the perfect amount of spice.
Really enjoyed this! Can’t wait to read the next book!
This is a darker story.
HEA
Sex clubs, rockstars. Second chance, Mafia.
This is one of those books I KNOW twill be all over BookTok! It’s so well and it has the perfect amount of spice.
Really enjoyed this! Can’t wait to read the next book!
July 15, 2023
If you’re looking for a short easy read this is it. I would say the romance is more on the dark side, the story doesn’t have too much depth but the pace of it is super fast and enjoyable. Also if you’re looking for a spicy book without too much going on I recommend it.
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February 22, 2023
Love me some TL Smith.
I love her heros dark broody all in love. Always a joy over here on this interconnected realm of sex clubs and debauchery
I love her heros dark broody all in love. Always a joy over here on this interconnected realm of sex clubs and debauchery
February 17, 2023
T.L. has dropped another book that has made draw out many feelings again.. smh .. here we go!! Jake A club Sex club owner and many other establishments... I will not give much away, but If you have not checked our Keir, Joey. And Lucas Stories please take moment to start there. I promise you will not be wasting your time !!!!T.L. just releases amazing content. Jake is a amazing Master 👏. He doesn't want a relationship, but wants the seggs lol with Oriana. Oriana is Married. She is a good girl faithful to her husband. Until events that occured to her that drops right in to Jakes establishments!! Her husband a Rock Star just not the right man. I started this book and was not able to put it down. I read this in one sitting. I went through five different emotions that I will say it was amazing that T.L. is different type of Writer!! Honestly this one can be read as a standard alone, but I recommend reading everything else... This is for all of the good girls out there who are just bad girls in bed. Just saying this book is hot hot means nothing until you read it !!!
February 11, 2023
As with most of TL Smith’s books that I have read I need time to process them after I’ve finished them as you get totally sucked into the world of whoever your reading about! And this one is just the same.
I love how it links in with Keir and Sailor too and the rest of the gang!
I’m still not sure how these books keep getting better and better. But I’m hoping there will be more from Jake and Oriana.
I love how it links in with Keir and Sailor too and the rest of the gang!
I’m still not sure how these books keep getting better and better. But I’m hoping there will be more from Jake and Oriana.
May 28, 2024
3.5 "Be My Villain" Stars
Oriana and Jake's story was easy to read. Oriana being married at the beginning of the book, isn't my cup of tea... I actually hate such tropes, but as story progressed, it was a nice one.
Oriana and Jake's story was easy to read. Oriana being married at the beginning of the book, isn't my cup of tea... I actually hate such tropes, but as story progressed, it was a nice one.
March 30, 2023
This was quite literally…terrible. I tried to find something redeemable about it but I feel like I just read a wattpad story written by a 13 year old who recently discovered smut. Only reason I didn’t DNF is because it’s a short read and I’m behind on my challenge. Characters were not developed, story was super random, and the pacing was weird. 🥴 shocked because so many other good ratings. Are ya’ll okay?
April 8, 2023
I had high hopes for this one. Especially how it started but it was
Poorly written, with poor pace and characters.
Cheating? it depends if you consider
a failed marriage, a wimp of a husband, and a woman who puts up with his ego. She
eventually gets the backbone to leave him. During divorce proceedings, she has a sexual encounter with Jake King, owner of several sex clubs. So decide for yourself if she cheated or not.
so it was a nope from me.
Poorly written, with poor pace and characters.
Cheating? it depends if you consider
a failed marriage, a wimp of a husband, and a woman who puts up with his ego. She
eventually gets the backbone to leave him. During divorce proceedings, she has a sexual encounter with Jake King, owner of several sex clubs. So decide for yourself if she cheated or not.
so it was a nope from me.
February 22, 2023
I loved this story so much! Oriana and Jake are everything I loved their chemistry their passion their intense connection was just delicious the sexy times were smoking hot ! It’s angsty it’s steamy emotional just sooo freaking good definitely one of my faves from this author! Highly recommend! Loved it!
February 17, 2023
Kindle Unlimited: No
Stand-alone: Yes**
Author: T. L. Smith
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 3/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Jake and Oriana
Trope(s): Grumpy vs Sunshine, Forbidden, Opposites Attract, Anti-Hero
T.L. is the Queen at writing us the best Anti-Heroes. This is Book One in the Villians Duet, however this is Jake and Oriana’s complete story. The Second Book is Grayson’s, Jake’s brother, who we meet in their story. And, are given a nugget about his book. Jake has a presence that demands respect, obedience, and complete submission. But, he treats Oriana as his equal. He opens her eyes, gives her confidence and lets not forget about all the star seeing O’s. Oriana may want to quit Jake because his lifestyle is not her norm, but he just keeps showing up. This book is not high on angst, but it is seeped in emotion. Jake is all hard angles and Oriana refuses to bend for another man. But, then he begins bending for her. I devoured this book in one sitting. I completely checked out of my life and became embroiled in theirs. And, I regret nothing.
Jake comes to Oriana’s rescue one evening. The next time they come face to face he is bidding on a date with her at a charity event. Where her husband could seem to care less.
Oriana Lavender has the perfect life on paper. Married to her highschool sweetheart. Has spent her life building his brand, being the perfect asset to his life, and the loyal wife. But, now ten years later she realizes they are stagnant. And, her needs have changed.
Jake King is a self-made man. He has overcome a violent childhood. Keeps to himself and is a certified workaholic. He has never had a romantic relationship. And, he has wanted Oriana for far longer than she realizes.
With her life falling apart, he gives her the space to work it all out. But, Jake wants the dates he paid for, make no mistake.
Moving forward Oriana uses her past work experience working with her husband to begin a new career.
Oriana’s feelings for Jake grow, but his life is much more complicated than she knew.
Stand-alone: Yes**
Author: T. L. Smith
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 3/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Jake and Oriana
Trope(s): Grumpy vs Sunshine, Forbidden, Opposites Attract, Anti-Hero
T.L. is the Queen at writing us the best Anti-Heroes. This is Book One in the Villians Duet, however this is Jake and Oriana’s complete story. The Second Book is Grayson’s, Jake’s brother, who we meet in their story. And, are given a nugget about his book. Jake has a presence that demands respect, obedience, and complete submission. But, he treats Oriana as his equal. He opens her eyes, gives her confidence and lets not forget about all the star seeing O’s. Oriana may want to quit Jake because his lifestyle is not her norm, but he just keeps showing up. This book is not high on angst, but it is seeped in emotion. Jake is all hard angles and Oriana refuses to bend for another man. But, then he begins bending for her. I devoured this book in one sitting. I completely checked out of my life and became embroiled in theirs. And, I regret nothing.
Jake comes to Oriana’s rescue one evening. The next time they come face to face he is bidding on a date with her at a charity event. Where her husband could seem to care less.
Oriana Lavender has the perfect life on paper. Married to her highschool sweetheart. Has spent her life building his brand, being the perfect asset to his life, and the loyal wife. But, now ten years later she realizes they are stagnant. And, her needs have changed.
Jake King is a self-made man. He has overcome a violent childhood. Keeps to himself and is a certified workaholic. He has never had a romantic relationship. And, he has wanted Oriana for far longer than she realizes.
With her life falling apart, he gives her the space to work it all out. But, Jake wants the dates he paid for, make no mistake.
Moving forward Oriana uses her past work experience working with her husband to begin a new career.
Oriana’s feelings for Jake grow, but his life is much more complicated than she knew.
April 1, 2023
Ahhhh, there was no drama.
I really thought this was a double like the previous ones, so I was reading thinking it's ok... The last bit will be drama with a cliffhanger, but there was nothing.
I'm so confused.
As far as the story goes, I guess it was ok. The smut and dirty talk was a bit much, and I skimmed some parts as it went on and on, and I'm over these men just being into the rough bondage stuff with no conversation prior. Aside from that, the plot was decent.
As this was related to the previous books with keir/sailor, lucas/chantel, and joey/adora, I thought there was going to be more mafia related drama, but there was nothing It was literally just a romance book about a girl realising her 10 year marriage is shit so she moves on to the sex club Owner straight away and ofcourse falls in love, finds out he is literally in sex trafficking and buys women for his club (with the author trying to put a "he is saving them" tag line there) and she is fine with that and him killing someone in front of her blah blah like put some realism there for a change anyone with half a brain would have walked away to atleast revaluate the situation not have sex with him 30 minutes later once your shock has worn off and be like ehh its fine.. like WTF.
The beginning was about her reclaiming her-self identity, but I feel she literally just moved to what Jake wanted her to be in the end. I don't like that he was determined to make her swear. I thought it was cute she didn't.
There were great parts of Jake's character growth I liked, especially that he gor a therapist to help himself.
The scene with Oriana getting high with her mum and friend was funny.
Overall, it was an easy, good read but not as good as the previous 3 duets, and I was expecting more for Jakes story as he was an interesting side character in those books.
I really thought this was a double like the previous ones, so I was reading thinking it's ok... The last bit will be drama with a cliffhanger, but there was nothing.
I'm so confused.
As far as the story goes, I guess it was ok. The smut and dirty talk was a bit much, and I skimmed some parts as it went on and on, and I'm over these men just being into the rough bondage stuff with no conversation prior. Aside from that, the plot was decent.
As this was related to the previous books with keir/sailor, lucas/chantel, and joey/adora, I thought there was going to be more mafia related drama, but there was nothing It was literally just a romance book about a girl realising her 10 year marriage is shit so she moves on to the sex club Owner straight away and ofcourse falls in love, finds out he is literally in sex trafficking and buys women for his club (with the author trying to put a "he is saving them" tag line there) and she is fine with that and him killing someone in front of her blah blah like put some realism there for a change anyone with half a brain would have walked away to atleast revaluate the situation not have sex with him 30 minutes later once your shock has worn off and be like ehh its fine.. like WTF.
The beginning was about her reclaiming her-self identity, but I feel she literally just moved to what Jake wanted her to be in the end. I don't like that he was determined to make her swear. I thought it was cute she didn't.
There were great parts of Jake's character growth I liked, especially that he gor a therapist to help himself.
The scene with Oriana getting high with her mum and friend was funny.
Overall, it was an easy, good read but not as good as the previous 3 duets, and I was expecting more for Jakes story as he was an interesting side character in those books.
February 19, 2023
A Villian's Kiss by T.L Smith. Oriana lives a life that is perfect on the outside, but inside the walls of her house, her marriage to her high school sweetheart is as plastic, dry, and dead. One night out with her best friend, her life takes a revealing change. She wakes up looking at a good-looking man who she has no clue who he is or how she got there. Jake sees a good-looking red head who has peaked his interest. He saves her, and this is their story. I really like this author and how she tells her stories. And for those who have read this author before, we get to see Keir, Joey, Lucas, and their respective significant others. Of course, Lucas is still crazy as ever. The story of Jake and Oriana has a sexual tension that is off the charts. It's a nice short story. We are introduced to a new character who will have his book next. I'm looking forward to reading it. This story was 4 stars for me.
February 13, 2023
What can happened when a sex club owner saves you?
Many things? Maybe nothing. But who knows right?!
Jake is a sex club owner and he knows everything that happens on his clubs. Not to mention the people who go in them. So to his surprise when he sees a red head there who shouldn’t be. She seems off and not wanting anything to happen to her he storms out of his office to see what’s going on.
Oriana is a wife to a rockstar. She does everything he asks of her and makes sure she is the perfect wife. A weekend at a gala he decides to put her up for an auction, which she didn’t know about. As nervous as she is she makes sure her husband bids for her and save her from spending any time with anyone else. That’s it until Jake bids for a date with her for half a million dollars.
Having a date with the man who saved you outside of the club? A little nerve wrecking wouldn’t you say?
Many things? Maybe nothing. But who knows right?!
Jake is a sex club owner and he knows everything that happens on his clubs. Not to mention the people who go in them. So to his surprise when he sees a red head there who shouldn’t be. She seems off and not wanting anything to happen to her he storms out of his office to see what’s going on.
Oriana is a wife to a rockstar. She does everything he asks of her and makes sure she is the perfect wife. A weekend at a gala he decides to put her up for an auction, which she didn’t know about. As nervous as she is she makes sure her husband bids for her and save her from spending any time with anyone else. That’s it until Jake bids for a date with her for half a million dollars.
Having a date with the man who saved you outside of the club? A little nerve wrecking wouldn’t you say?
April 23, 2023
I’m not sure why this book doesn’t have a higher rating. I stumbled on this by chance and I’m so glad I did because I loved it. Oriana is married and things have fizzled out. Her and her husband haven’t been intimate and she feels distant from him. They go to a charity auction where her husband puts a date with her up for bid and Jake gets the winning bid. Turns out she knows Jake because he saved her from a man who was trying to take advantage of her.
When Oriana and her husband separate she goes in her own path and begins to explore the jay she actually wants for once.
I loved watching the character growth of both Oriana and Jake. She grew into herself realizing she didn’t need to be codependent on a man. He grew into himself realizing it’s ok to trust another human with your feelings.
Enemies to lovers
Smex club
Pierced peen
Mafia
She’s mine - touch her and 💀
When Oriana and her husband separate she goes in her own path and begins to explore the jay she actually wants for once.
I loved watching the character growth of both Oriana and Jake. She grew into herself realizing she didn’t need to be codependent on a man. He grew into himself realizing it’s ok to trust another human with your feelings.
Enemies to lovers
Smex club
Pierced peen
Mafia
She’s mine - touch her and 💀
February 10, 2023
The illustrious Adult Club owner is here and will definitely heat you up! Jake King has no time for a relationship and why would he when he runs some of the hottest…and illusive…establishments around town. However, when a stunning redhead by the name of Oriana Lavender seems to need some help he steps in. Now, he is going to do everything to get a taste. She is in a transition period in her life and looking for independence finally. Can Oriana find happiness in life with a villain or is Jake just someone to awaken her senses? Jake is a naughty boy and I’m here for it! This is a great addition to the dangerous world of bad boys and the women that make them fall to their knees. Told in dual POV
January 7, 2024
I enjoyed this so much. I love how Jake was better to Oriana with in 5 minutes of knowing than her husband throughout their entire marriage. The part that had me gagged is when Jake bidded on Oriana and paid half a million just for a date with her 🥵 So glad it had a minor third act breakup and that it didn’t drag on. I love how when Oriana suggested he go to therapy and he did because he wanted to better for her and also for himself. I loved how this man constantly put her husband in his place, this man even had Oriana answer the phone while they were in the middle of sex and he kept telling her what to say to this man while he’s inside of her, I ate up every second 😂 The spice is was chefs kiss🌶️🌶️🌶️ Definitely reading the second book in this duet.
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