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Restrain Me
want to be restrained.
Bound. Tied. Vulnerable.
I think there’s something wrong with the dirty desires that run through my mind.
But then I meet Grant, a Dom on an online dating app designed for kinky people, and he wants to make all of my filthy fantasies come true.
I should say no. I should delete the app and move on with my life.
But something is tugging at me…demanding I give him one night. At least one chance to make my dreams come true.
How can I say no when his offer is too sweet?
Restrain Me is an erotic short story with themes of BDSM, bondage, praise, and degradation. Please take caution while reading.
Bound. Tied. Vulnerable.
I think there’s something wrong with the dirty desires that run through my mind.
But then I meet Grant, a Dom on an online dating app designed for kinky people, and he wants to make all of my filthy fantasies come true.
I should say no. I should delete the app and move on with my life.
But something is tugging at me…demanding I give him one night. At least one chance to make my dreams come true.
How can I say no when his offer is too sweet?
Restrain Me is an erotic short story with themes of BDSM, bondage, praise, and degradation. Please take caution while reading.
56 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2023
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Natalia Lourose
20 books555 followersNatalia Lourose writes angsty romance about broken people figuring out life and finding love along the way. Television and far too much smut as a teenager left her obsessed with dark-haired bad boys who are moody and wear leather jackets. Tucked away in her writing nook with a dog at her feet, two cats on her keyboard, and husband yelling at the computer – she is always writing something, or trying to.
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March 6, 2024
if he isn’t reserving a room at the sex club, fulfilling your kinkiest fantasies, ordering pizza, and watching trashy TV with you in between rounds then what exactly is he doing????
February 7, 2023
“I enjoy seeing you like this,” he muses as his fingers grip onto my waist, and he presses his mouth against mine for a searing kiss. “Exposed, raw, beautiful.”
This was such a cute, little story! Cute but also spicy as hell with sizzling chemistry between the mcs. The characters were so fun to read and they had an immediate heavy attraction, and although the ending is a bit vague, it complemented their brief “relationship”. Anything else would have been too hurried and forced, considering that the plot is 95% spice.
Even though the book was very fast, it was beautifully written and sucked you right in. Actually, its length worked so well for its purpose. It didn’t reveal the characters' lives and we only got fractures of their personalities. It focused on Bailey’s (fmc) self-exploration and gradual acceptance of her desires while escaping from a repressive and self-shaming mindset. I also loved how Grant (mmc) assisted her in gaining some love for her body .
Once again this is mostly smut, as the heroine tries to explore her fantasies but I don’t consider it really k*nky. Maybe only a brief dip to that side. It was an excellent palette cleanser though. Sultry and very fun.
ARC Review
Did I like it? Yes
Would I reread it? For sure.
4 /5⭐
3/5🌶️
This was such a cute, little story! Cute but also spicy as hell with sizzling chemistry between the mcs. The characters were so fun to read and they had an immediate heavy attraction, and although the ending is a bit vague, it complemented their brief “relationship”. Anything else would have been too hurried and forced, considering that the plot is 95% spice.
Even though the book was very fast, it was beautifully written and sucked you right in. Actually, its length worked so well for its purpose. It didn’t reveal the characters' lives and we only got fractures of their personalities. It focused on Bailey’s (fmc) self-exploration and gradual acceptance of her desires while escaping from a repressive and self-shaming mindset. I also loved how Grant (mmc) assisted her in gaining some love for her body .
Once again this is mostly smut, as the heroine tries to explore her fantasies but I don’t consider it really k*nky. Maybe only a brief dip to that side. It was an excellent palette cleanser though. Sultry and very fun.
ARC Review
Did I like it? Yes
Would I reread it? For sure.
4 /5⭐
3/5🌶️
February 7, 2023
I enjoy seeing you like this. Exposed, raw, beautiful.
And so another chapter in the Dirty Desires erotic short story collection has come to its happy ending. Restrain Me is the follow-up to Natalia Lourose’s Chase Me, which opened our eyes to the Desire matchmaking app. If you think people are matched by their passion for long walks on the beach, think again. Desire brings people together to safely live out their deepest and darkest carnal needs.
Meet Bailey and Grant. Their story begins in the thick of things, with Bailey arriving at Club Desire to finally live out her dreams of being utterly dominated. What she doesn’t realize is that the man she has gotten to know is going to expose her vulnerabilities, both physical and emotional, to reveal the strong woman beneath.
Grant’s ultimate goal is to make Bailey realize how beautiful she truly is, all while her self-confidence is bordering on non-existent. Does he crack through her fragile shell? Guess you’ll have to read to find out! I really enjoyed spending time with these two, witnessing them exploring the dynamics of a D/s relationship in a healthy way.
Whether you’re a fan of short stories, or looking for that palate cleanser, Restrain Me may be just what you’re looking for. Heavy on the smut, light on the plot, it is exactly what it says it is. It’s not necessary to read the first book in the series, but there may or may not be a cameo to make you squee a bit (and if primal is your thing, I highly recommend it!). As with its predecessor, I was left craving more. So, I’ll just be here waiting (im)patiently for the next!
November 10, 2023
I read book one awhile ago, and now it's new charas and new kinks!
Bailey kink is wanting to be tied up and getting a Dom on a dating app is a good thing but also risky but good thing Grant is a good Dom he checks in takes it slow with her and isn't rushing her. I loved that about him. He showed her areas on the club even if this was a fast-paced all smut novella. He was respectful towards Bailey's wants and needs. And the spice was yummy. I wish it was a little more! But it is what it is.
I think book 1 was spicier.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat/spice level -🌶🌶🌶
Instalust
Bondage (including handcuffs and leather restraints)
Praise
Degradation
Exhibitionism
Spanking
Safe sex
Sex toy
Overstimulation
Pain Play
HFN
Bailey kink is wanting to be tied up and getting a Dom on a dating app is a good thing but also risky but good thing Grant is a good Dom he checks in takes it slow with her and isn't rushing her. I loved that about him. He showed her areas on the club even if this was a fast-paced all smut novella. He was respectful towards Bailey's wants and needs. And the spice was yummy. I wish it was a little more! But it is what it is.
I think book 1 was spicier.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat/spice level -🌶🌶🌶
Instalust
Bondage (including handcuffs and leather restraints)
Praise
Degradation
Exhibitionism
Spanking
Safe sex
Sex toy
Overstimulation
Pain Play
HFN
February 11, 2023
I loved this and with most short stories all I want from this is more!!! Grant is the best Dom, he is attentive and commanding. Perfect for someone like Bailey who is wanting to fulfill her fantasies. Highly recommend if you are looking for a quick spicy shminky read! Can’t wait to read more from this author
January 30, 2023
(Arc Review) Chase Me was probably the best short I’ve read last year, so I was really looking forward to read the new installment in this series.
This time is Bailey, Ivy’s bestie, who download the Desire app and finds a Dom to call her own. Grant is a gentleman - a very dirty one, mind you - and it’s willing to fulfill her fantasies to be restrained, put on her knees and called a good girl.
Their chemistry is delicious, just like with book 1, I love this and would love to read a lot more of this couple.
This time is Bailey, Ivy’s bestie, who download the Desire app and finds a Dom to call her own. Grant is a gentleman - a very dirty one, mind you - and it’s willing to fulfill her fantasies to be restrained, put on her knees and called a good girl.
Their chemistry is delicious, just like with book 1, I love this and would love to read a lot more of this couple.
February 7, 2023
The Dirty Desires series are stand alone Novellas that follow different couples that have connected through a kink club App to fulfill their compatible fantasies. The 1st book Chase Me follows a couple with Primal play kinks and this one as you probably could guess follows a couple who enjoy a D/s Bondage arrangement. I love how Natalia can write these steamy short stories with Kink in them, in a way that I feel keeps the spirit of consent and communication (core values in kink) in them. Definitely would recommend for a steamy short read
February 7, 2023
RESTRAIN ME IS STRANGERS TO LOVERS NOVELL. DESIRE IS A DATING SERVICE THAT CATERS TO THE NOT-SO-VANILLA COMMUNITY. AFTER COMPLETING A PROFILE EACH USER IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONFESS THEIR WILDEST FANTASY AND THE APP WILL MATCH THEM WITH A KINKY SOMEONE WILLING TO MAKE IT COME TRUE. WE MEET BAILEY, IVY'S BEST FRIEND FROM CHASE ME. SHE WANTS TO BE BOUND, TIED AND VULNERABLE.
GRANT IS A DOM THAT WANTS TO FULFILL ALL HER FILTHY FANTASIES.
TW/ Tropes
STRANGERS TO LOVERS, BONDAGE, PRAISE, DEGRADATION, ROUGH SEX, FINGERING, ORAL, SPANKING, OVERSTIMULATION, PAIN PLAY
GRANT IS A DOM THAT WANTS TO FULFILL ALL HER FILTHY FANTASIES.
TW/ Tropes
STRANGERS TO LOVERS, BONDAGE, PRAISE, DEGRADATION, ROUGH SEX, FINGERING, ORAL, SPANKING, OVERSTIMULATION, PAIN PLAY
December 27, 2023
3.5 ⭐️ me ha gustado como escribe esta autora la verdad. Llego 2 libros cortos de ella y de lo que leído (en relatos cortos) es de lo mejorcito 😮💨👌.
February 9, 2023
I was so excited about this! I loved the 1st short story in this collection Chase Me and was ready for Restrain Me!
Bailey follows along with her best friend Ivy(Chase Me) and downloads the Desier App to find someone. And that someone is Grant and he is ready to may all of Baileys fantasies come true!
Bailey follows along with her best friend Ivy(Chase Me) and downloads the Desier App to find someone. And that someone is Grant and he is ready to may all of Baileys fantasies come true!
January 30, 2023
4.5⭐️ 4🌶️
This was spicy novella perfection! I loved everything about it! This could be read as a stand alone despite being the second in the series.
At the urging of her friend Ivy (from Chase Me), Bailey signs up for Desire, an app that connects people based on their kinks and is paired with Grant. Bailey wants to be tied up and completely at the mercy of her partner. Grant is only too happy to make her fantasies come true.
Grant is truly a fantasy come to life. He is patient, caring, kind, and dedicated to Bailey’s pleasure. He is constantly checking in with her to make sure he has her enthusiastic consent and provided excellent aftercare.
I was so proud of Bailey for taking the chance on the app and not letting her insecurities and self doubts prevent her from pursuing her pleasure. I loved that despite her hesitance she was curious and wanted to make sure Grants fantasies were being met too.
Despite its length Natalia was able to create a real connection between Grant and Bailey that felt natural and unhurried.
My only complaint with this novella is that Bailey felt a bit ashamed of her desires and worried they might not be natural. I feel like this is pretty common in stories about people new to kink but I would have preferred if her hesitation came from uncertainty about exploring something new rather than shame.
I would really love if she developed one of these into a full length novel because I am never ready for these to be over!
This was spicy novella perfection! I loved everything about it! This could be read as a stand alone despite being the second in the series.
At the urging of her friend Ivy (from Chase Me), Bailey signs up for Desire, an app that connects people based on their kinks and is paired with Grant. Bailey wants to be tied up and completely at the mercy of her partner. Grant is only too happy to make her fantasies come true.
Grant is truly a fantasy come to life. He is patient, caring, kind, and dedicated to Bailey’s pleasure. He is constantly checking in with her to make sure he has her enthusiastic consent and provided excellent aftercare.
I was so proud of Bailey for taking the chance on the app and not letting her insecurities and self doubts prevent her from pursuing her pleasure. I loved that despite her hesitance she was curious and wanted to make sure Grants fantasies were being met too.
Despite its length Natalia was able to create a real connection between Grant and Bailey that felt natural and unhurried.
My only complaint with this novella is that Bailey felt a bit ashamed of her desires and worried they might not be natural. I feel like this is pretty common in stories about people new to kink but I would have preferred if her hesitation came from uncertainty about exploring something new rather than shame.
I would really love if she developed one of these into a full length novel because I am never ready for these to be over!
February 7, 2023
❈•≫────≪•◦𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆◦•≫────≪•❈
Grant and Bailey meet through an app designed to bring people with kinks together, like a dating app for kinky people. Literally like dating app you can scroll through a member's profile - but you can read their dirtiest fantasies. If you're interested, you request to chat. This is how Bailey meets Grant. She's introduced to this app by her friend, Ivy, who we met in Chase Me. She's also the one who convinced and supported Bailey to continue to see Grant after she hesitates to accept a second meet-up at the respective club that launched the app.
There's was a bit of mental health rep that peaked through. Idk if it was intentional or not but there was a scene in Bailey's pov that hinted at body dysmorphia.
❈•≫────≪•◦ 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 ◦•≫────≪•❈
• app meet > kinky meet up
• battery friends... iykyk
• bdsm x dom/sub
• ✨️the holy trinity of smvt: consent, praise, and degradation✨️
• impact play 😼
• mental health rep: body dysmorphia?
December 26, 2023
“𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦. 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘺, 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘣𝘢𝘥, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦, 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵. 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴.
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
👠Kink club
💋Bondage/pain play
👠Praise and degradation
💋Sexting
👠Strangers to lovers???
. . . . . .
If I hadn’t seen Unwrap Me reviews, which releases tomorrow, I wouldn’t have known this gem existed! I’ve already read Chase Me, this one follows a new couple exploring their kinks.
I love stories that explore different kinks and taboo ideas, encouraging women and men to take control of their sexuality and embrace their desires.
That’s what this author’s series represents. It’s all about exploring different kinks, safely, and practicing positivity as they do it. The men so far in these series have been confident, dominant, but patient and kind. They take care of our leading ladies.
I’m a big fan of degradation. So I loved exploring this and I thought Grant and Bailey were super likable and fun. Their chemistry was good and I love that you get a happy ending without instalove.
I’ll be devouring Unwrap Me. Can’t wait.
𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝
Aʟʟ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ʙᴀsᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ᴍʏ ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴᴀʟ ᴘʀᴇꜰᴇʀᴇɴᴄᴇs ᴀɴᴅ ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴘɪɴɪᴏɴs.
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
👠Kink club
💋Bondage/pain play
👠Praise and degradation
💋Sexting
👠Strangers to lovers???
. . . . . .
If I hadn’t seen Unwrap Me reviews, which releases tomorrow, I wouldn’t have known this gem existed! I’ve already read Chase Me, this one follows a new couple exploring their kinks.
I love stories that explore different kinks and taboo ideas, encouraging women and men to take control of their sexuality and embrace their desires.
That’s what this author’s series represents. It’s all about exploring different kinks, safely, and practicing positivity as they do it. The men so far in these series have been confident, dominant, but patient and kind. They take care of our leading ladies.
I’m a big fan of degradation. So I loved exploring this and I thought Grant and Bailey were super likable and fun. Their chemistry was good and I love that you get a happy ending without instalove.
I’ll be devouring Unwrap Me. Can’t wait.
𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝
Aʟʟ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ʙᴀsᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ᴍʏ ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴᴀʟ ᴘʀᴇꜰᴇʀᴇɴᴄᴇs ᴀɴᴅ ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴘɪɴɪᴏɴs.
February 7, 2023
After having read Chase Me i couldn't wait for more from this author and world! As soon as this second installment was announced i wanted to read it! I picked it up and got right back into the Dirty Desires world! I so enjoyed it!
Bailey and Grant's journey captured my attention right from the very get go! One of Bailey's desires is to be restrained. When she goes on app where people can explore their desires she meets Grant on there. Can she give into what she wants?
I loved how these stories tackle the things you so crave. I really liked how Bailey wanted certain things and the way Grant was determined to make them happen. The heat between these two was off the charts and all kinds of blushworthy! Giving into what you want has never been more fun. 😉
It was so awesome being back in this world!
With Restrain Me, Ms.Lourose has created such a good and steamy read that kept me turning the pages! I'm so enjoying this world she's created! I can't wait to read what she comes up with next! 💜
Be sure to read the author's content warning.
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this story from the author*
Bailey and Grant's journey captured my attention right from the very get go! One of Bailey's desires is to be restrained. When she goes on app where people can explore their desires she meets Grant on there. Can she give into what she wants?
I loved how these stories tackle the things you so crave. I really liked how Bailey wanted certain things and the way Grant was determined to make them happen. The heat between these two was off the charts and all kinds of blushworthy! Giving into what you want has never been more fun. 😉
It was so awesome being back in this world!
With Restrain Me, Ms.Lourose has created such a good and steamy read that kept me turning the pages! I'm so enjoying this world she's created! I can't wait to read what she comes up with next! 💜
Be sure to read the author's content warning.
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this story from the author*
February 15, 2023
“What if you could find someone to fulfill your dirtiest desires by downloading an app and completing a questionnaire?”
What I would do to have this dating app be for real… and have respectful men in it just like Grant. ✨swoons✨
I received this short novella as an ARC and I absolutely loved it from top to bottom. There’s nothing that I love more than the setting of a respectable Sex Club… like if I could I would open one 💯 percent!
Bailey and Grant like gosh how can you not love this!? A curvy FMC with kinky fantasies and a handsome sexy MMC ready to make all of them HAPPEN.
💭 Quotes I loved 💭
“Atta girl.” He practically purrs the words at me, and the compliment has heat rushing to my core.”
“But you have to be patient, Bailey. You can do that, can’t you? You can be my good girl?” When his voice deepens on the last bit of praise, something inside me eases with an unfamiliar yet welcome longing, desperately wanting to be nothing but his good girl.”
“I enjoy seeing you like this,” he muses as his fingers grip onto my waist, and he presses his mouth against mine for a searing kiss. “Exposed, raw, beautiful.”
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Highly Recommend!
What I would do to have this dating app be for real… and have respectful men in it just like Grant. ✨swoons✨
I received this short novella as an ARC and I absolutely loved it from top to bottom. There’s nothing that I love more than the setting of a respectable Sex Club… like if I could I would open one 💯 percent!
Bailey and Grant like gosh how can you not love this!? A curvy FMC with kinky fantasies and a handsome sexy MMC ready to make all of them HAPPEN.
💭 Quotes I loved 💭
“Atta girl.” He practically purrs the words at me, and the compliment has heat rushing to my core.”
“But you have to be patient, Bailey. You can do that, can’t you? You can be my good girl?” When his voice deepens on the last bit of praise, something inside me eases with an unfamiliar yet welcome longing, desperately wanting to be nothing but his good girl.”
“I enjoy seeing you like this,” he muses as his fingers grip onto my waist, and he presses his mouth against mine for a searing kiss. “Exposed, raw, beautiful.”
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Highly Recommend!
January 31, 2023
I loved this story! Though it is a shorter book, I felt like the characters still had substance and were developed. This is book two in the Dirty Desires world.
Bailey is following in her best friend's footsteps (see Chase Me) and decides to create a profile on the Desire app. She connects with Grant, who is the epitome of Dom energy. He is thoughtful, respectful to her boundaries, and fulfils her desires. Now, he is respectful in preparing Bailey for each scene, but he has a devilish mouth on him when it comes time to play. Bailey creates the fantasy and Grant has no issue making it come true. Bailey has reservations about her body, her kinks, and whether she's making the right choice moving forward with another night with Grant. This made it easier for me to connect with her and showed a fleshed out character by the author.
Now to the good stuff. The "scenes" were exceptionally spicy and the dialogue was sweet.
No spoilers from me! Pick up this book!
**I received an ARC copy and am voluntarily leaving this review**
Bailey is following in her best friend's footsteps (see Chase Me) and decides to create a profile on the Desire app. She connects with Grant, who is the epitome of Dom energy. He is thoughtful, respectful to her boundaries, and fulfils her desires. Now, he is respectful in preparing Bailey for each scene, but he has a devilish mouth on him when it comes time to play. Bailey creates the fantasy and Grant has no issue making it come true. Bailey has reservations about her body, her kinks, and whether she's making the right choice moving forward with another night with Grant. This made it easier for me to connect with her and showed a fleshed out character by the author.
Now to the good stuff. The "scenes" were exceptionally spicy and the dialogue was sweet.
No spoilers from me! Pick up this book!
**I received an ARC copy and am voluntarily leaving this review**
February 15, 2023
Quick and easy to digest and perfect to fit into your busy schedules, novella-length novels have now become my favourite books to read!
Restrain Me is a spicy, kinky/erotic short story/novella set in the Dirty Desires universe. I haven't read Chase Me as yet, (been meaning to since last year), but I'll be reading it ASAP!
Bailey (heroine) has dark fantasies she wants to explore and experience. However, Bailey questions herself, wondering if it's wrong to desire the things she wants. She also has some insecurities about herself.
After downloading "an app" and filling out a questionnaire, Bailey matched Grant's (hero) profile. Grant is a "Dom", and it gives him immense pleasure to bring Bailey's fantasies to life.
From the get-go, Grant and Bailey had great chemistry. I love how Grant was attentive to Bailey's needs, always putting her first; by asking about her desires. And Bailey was impatient, eager and greedy for Grant's next move; his orders. Overall, if you looking for a quick steamy read, you should definitely read this one!
Restrain Me is a spicy, kinky/erotic short story/novella set in the Dirty Desires universe. I haven't read Chase Me as yet, (been meaning to since last year), but I'll be reading it ASAP!
Bailey (heroine) has dark fantasies she wants to explore and experience. However, Bailey questions herself, wondering if it's wrong to desire the things she wants. She also has some insecurities about herself.
After downloading "an app" and filling out a questionnaire, Bailey matched Grant's (hero) profile. Grant is a "Dom", and it gives him immense pleasure to bring Bailey's fantasies to life.
From the get-go, Grant and Bailey had great chemistry. I love how Grant was attentive to Bailey's needs, always putting her first; by asking about her desires. And Bailey was impatient, eager and greedy for Grant's next move; his orders. Overall, if you looking for a quick steamy read, you should definitely read this one!
January 28, 2023
You have to go into this knowing you are getting smut only with no plot. If you can accept that and enjoy a little bdsm bondage playtime, this book is for you!!
I read book 1 first and fell in love with the concept of a dating app that matches you with someone who makes your ashes come true. Again, I wish there was more written about the logistics surrounding that.
This story is about Grant and Bailey. We learn that Bailey is a friend of the heroine from book 1. Baileys biggest fantasy is to be restrained and completely submit to another. I will say that I was let down a tad with the kink chosen for this book. Bondage play is SO PREVALENT in so many romance books that this one just didn’t stand out or feel special like the primal play in book 1. Despite the slight disappointment, I still had a good time with Grant. He had some great dirty talk moments.
As always, I wish there was more story at the end of every novella.
I read book 1 first and fell in love with the concept of a dating app that matches you with someone who makes your ashes come true. Again, I wish there was more written about the logistics surrounding that.
This story is about Grant and Bailey. We learn that Bailey is a friend of the heroine from book 1. Baileys biggest fantasy is to be restrained and completely submit to another. I will say that I was let down a tad with the kink chosen for this book. Bondage play is SO PREVALENT in so many romance books that this one just didn’t stand out or feel special like the primal play in book 1. Despite the slight disappointment, I still had a good time with Grant. He had some great dirty talk moments.
As always, I wish there was more story at the end of every novella.
January 31, 2023
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
This book is under 60 pages and it is set in Kink Club.
Tropes: Bondage, Kink Club, Dating App, BDSM
The FMC meets Grant on an app that matches you up based on your kinks and allows you to full-fill your wildest dreams.
Grant is the perfect gentleman and makes sure that our FMC is always comfortable and gets all her wishes filled. She gets bound, taken care of, and then he makes sure she has pizza after. The spice was well written and I loved that there was a little bit of "learning to love yourself" in the story. There is a little bit of the FMC struggling with what I took as purity culture, because she doesn't feel like what she wants is "normal". So I do like that there was a few serious undertones in the midst of the spice.
This was a short and spicy read. It is perfect for just a little taste, and if you want to read more in this world there is another short story in this series.
This book is under 60 pages and it is set in Kink Club.
Tropes: Bondage, Kink Club, Dating App, BDSM
The FMC meets Grant on an app that matches you up based on your kinks and allows you to full-fill your wildest dreams.
Grant is the perfect gentleman and makes sure that our FMC is always comfortable and gets all her wishes filled. She gets bound, taken care of, and then he makes sure she has pizza after. The spice was well written and I loved that there was a little bit of "learning to love yourself" in the story. There is a little bit of the FMC struggling with what I took as purity culture, because she doesn't feel like what she wants is "normal". So I do like that there was a few serious undertones in the midst of the spice.
This was a short and spicy read. It is perfect for just a little taste, and if you want to read more in this world there is another short story in this series.
February 5, 2023
*Please check your TW, they are in the book description*
Taking this for what it is, an erotic short story, I give it a solid 4.5⭐️
The messages at the start set the scene for a wonderfully spicy story. Grant and Bailey have met via the dating app that matches you based on your deepest desires (this app needs to be real right now btw). They meet for the first time at the club Desire, associated with the app as a safe place for people to meet those they have only ever talked to online.
Bailey has hit the jackpot! Grant is the perfect gentleman, setting the rules to ensure her consent otherwise, he won't touch her and taking the time to learn about her likes and dislikes.
The spicy is excellent in this story and the only reason for the 4.5 instead of 5 is because it needed to be a little bit more descriptive for my liking. Put me into a story so that I can see and feel what the characters do.
Taking this for what it is, an erotic short story, I give it a solid 4.5⭐️
The messages at the start set the scene for a wonderfully spicy story. Grant and Bailey have met via the dating app that matches you based on your deepest desires (this app needs to be real right now btw). They meet for the first time at the club Desire, associated with the app as a safe place for people to meet those they have only ever talked to online.
Bailey has hit the jackpot! Grant is the perfect gentleman, setting the rules to ensure her consent otherwise, he won't touch her and taking the time to learn about her likes and dislikes.
The spicy is excellent in this story and the only reason for the 4.5 instead of 5 is because it needed to be a little bit more descriptive for my liking. Put me into a story so that I can see and feel what the characters do.
February 8, 2023
“Thank you… you trusted me. That is something I will never take for granted.”
5/5⭐️ Purple restraints. Multiple o’s. Pizza. Grant is the PERFECT match for Bailey on the Desire app. Following the previous story, Chase Me, this story involves Bailey nervously creating a profile on the kïnky partner finder app(it’s a dating app centered around a kïnk club). Starting off strong, she swipes, matches, and chats with this hot, mysterious man- he even gets her to admit her wildest fantasy. To be bound and used. And by god is he more than happy to satisfy that desire in Desire😩
It’s the best freaking opener I’ve ever read. Text messages. S3xting. And on top of the great opener, the Grant is almost all left up to the imagination. I mean, who wouldn’t love to read that?! I’m off topic, this is a surprisingly sweet yet VERY spicy short story. I cried and laughed as I drank my morning coffee before getting lost in the storyline and letting the sweet drink go cold.
5/5⭐️ Purple restraints. Multiple o’s. Pizza. Grant is the PERFECT match for Bailey on the Desire app. Following the previous story, Chase Me, this story involves Bailey nervously creating a profile on the kïnky partner finder app(it’s a dating app centered around a kïnk club). Starting off strong, she swipes, matches, and chats with this hot, mysterious man- he even gets her to admit her wildest fantasy. To be bound and used. And by god is he more than happy to satisfy that desire in Desire😩
It’s the best freaking opener I’ve ever read. Text messages. S3xting. And on top of the great opener, the Grant is almost all left up to the imagination. I mean, who wouldn’t love to read that?! I’m off topic, this is a surprisingly sweet yet VERY spicy short story. I cried and laughed as I drank my morning coffee before getting lost in the storyline and letting the sweet drink go cold.
March 8, 2023
“𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐’𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒐𝒂𝒏, 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚.”
“𝒀𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Tropes/content: MW, Dom/sub, bondage (handcuffs and leather restraints), praise, degradation, toys, spanking, overstimulation, pain play
Series: Dirty Desires #2
⚠️Check triggers⚠️
Bailey has deep desires that she wants to explore, so she decides to download Desire, a dating app that connects users based on similar kinks and fantasies. On the app, she meets Grant, a Dom who wants to bring her fantasies of being tied up and restrained to life. They decide to meet up, and sparks fly in and out of the bedroom.
This is a great spicy novella that's perfect for a palate cleanser. Grant is a consent king. I loved that he was constantly checking in with Bailey, let her know she held all the power, and made sure she was always comfortable. Grant has a filthy mouth, and mind, which I appreciated 😏
Natalia mentioned on Instagram she might write a daddy kink novella and I need that ASAP.
“𝒀𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Tropes/content: MW, Dom/sub, bondage (handcuffs and leather restraints), praise, degradation, toys, spanking, overstimulation, pain play
Series: Dirty Desires #2
⚠️Check triggers⚠️
Bailey has deep desires that she wants to explore, so she decides to download Desire, a dating app that connects users based on similar kinks and fantasies. On the app, she meets Grant, a Dom who wants to bring her fantasies of being tied up and restrained to life. They decide to meet up, and sparks fly in and out of the bedroom.
This is a great spicy novella that's perfect for a palate cleanser. Grant is a consent king. I loved that he was constantly checking in with Bailey, let her know she held all the power, and made sure she was always comfortable. Grant has a filthy mouth, and mind, which I appreciated 😏
Natalia mentioned on Instagram she might write a daddy kink novella and I need that ASAP.
February 4, 2023
Arc review: Restrain me by Natalia Lourose
Restrain me is book (novella) 2 in the Dirty Desires series (short stories that can be read as stand-alone’s)
A perfect quick saucy read that leaves you wanting more of both Bailey and Grant but also more books like this.
This does connect to the first book Chase Me as it features Ivy and each book of the series features a different ‘interest’.
Bailey’s best friend Ivy persuaded her to sign up to the dating app ‘Desire’ that caters to people wanting to explore their ‘needs & interests’ 😉. On this app Bailey connects with Grant and is looking to act out her fantasy of being restrained.
The confident this gives her ❤️ and he’s such a gentlemen!
-strangers to lovers
-bondage
-praise
-s*x club
-beginner/experienced
-sub/dom
-aftercare 👌🏻
Hoping for more books in this series!
Restrain me is book (novella) 2 in the Dirty Desires series (short stories that can be read as stand-alone’s)
A perfect quick saucy read that leaves you wanting more of both Bailey and Grant but also more books like this.
This does connect to the first book Chase Me as it features Ivy and each book of the series features a different ‘interest’.
Bailey’s best friend Ivy persuaded her to sign up to the dating app ‘Desire’ that caters to people wanting to explore their ‘needs & interests’ 😉. On this app Bailey connects with Grant and is looking to act out her fantasy of being restrained.
The confident this gives her ❤️ and he’s such a gentlemen!
-strangers to lovers
-bondage
-praise
-s*x club
-beginner/experienced
-sub/dom
-aftercare 👌🏻
Hoping for more books in this series!
January 27, 2023
Another quick, steamy short addition to the Dirty Desires series by Natalia Lourose. I really liked the writing in this and felt like I could definitely see improvements from her previous books. Although I liked them too, there was something extra in this that had me more intrigued. And I enjoyed the interactions between the two MC's.
This is very fast paced as it's such a short read, but if you want something spicy that touches on the darker side of romance, this is a good shout!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
*TW: This does touch on what could be triggering topics so please heed the content warnings noted by the author.
*RM is book two in the Dirty Desires series. It can, however, be read as a complete standalone.
This is very fast paced as it's such a short read, but if you want something spicy that touches on the darker side of romance, this is a good shout!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
*TW: This does touch on what could be triggering topics so please heed the content warnings noted by the author.
*RM is book two in the Dirty Desires series. It can, however, be read as a complete standalone.
January 31, 2023
ARC Review - This is a strangers to lovers novella, because it's so short (~56 pages) there is little to no plot, all smut, but overall decent quick read. Check TW before reading.
February 10, 2023
Restrain Me is book 2 of the Dirty Desires series. A novella. Check triggers!
Bailey has needs, needs that can only be meet with a man that has the same needs. With the help of the new Desire Club App, she posts her deepest, darkest secret, hoping to find the person that can help fulfil it.
Grant is in his element. His dominance can be felt in every room he is in. He finds a woman that feeds his dominate tendences.
I started, I finished, I thoroughly enjoyed! Baily and her image issues were real and felt. Grant and his understanding and patience was perfection! The constant communication was amazing! Bailey embracing her true self and Grant guiding her ever step of the way!
5/5 STAR
4.5/5 SPICE
Bailey has needs, needs that can only be meet with a man that has the same needs. With the help of the new Desire Club App, she posts her deepest, darkest secret, hoping to find the person that can help fulfil it.
Grant is in his element. His dominance can be felt in every room he is in. He finds a woman that feeds his dominate tendences.
I started, I finished, I thoroughly enjoyed! Baily and her image issues were real and felt. Grant and his understanding and patience was perfection! The constant communication was amazing! Bailey embracing her true self and Grant guiding her ever step of the way!
5/5 STAR
4.5/5 SPICE
February 20, 2023
“The pain is part of the pleasure.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
~ARC REVIEW~
I was so excited to get an advanced readers copy of the second book in the Dirty Desires series, after how much I loved Chase Me! Thank you so much for sending it my way @natalialourose !
Restrain Me brings us back to the Desire kink club and app world where you are matched with someone who is also interested in your kinky desires. Bailey wants to be tied up, and Grant is more than happy to fulfill this fantasy with her. I really enjoyed this spicy, straightforward novella and all it had to offer. It was very respectful of the kink community and presented kink in a healthy way. Definitely a quick read for a lonely night! 🪢
RELEASE DATE: 02/07/23
KU ✔️
Tropes:
Sex club
Strangers to lovers
Kink positive
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
~ARC REVIEW~
I was so excited to get an advanced readers copy of the second book in the Dirty Desires series, after how much I loved Chase Me! Thank you so much for sending it my way @natalialourose !
Restrain Me brings us back to the Desire kink club and app world where you are matched with someone who is also interested in your kinky desires. Bailey wants to be tied up, and Grant is more than happy to fulfill this fantasy with her. I really enjoyed this spicy, straightforward novella and all it had to offer. It was very respectful of the kink community and presented kink in a healthy way. Definitely a quick read for a lonely night! 🪢
RELEASE DATE: 02/07/23
KU ✔️
Tropes:
Sex club
Strangers to lovers
Kink positive
February 3, 2023
I was lucky enough to receive an arc copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I loved this short smutty novella. It’s everything you need from a quick read it well written, quick paced and the spicy is fire 🔥! It’s a strangers to lovers story, Bailey (Ivy’s best friend from book 1) downloads the Desires app to make all her dark desires come true. When she is matched with Grant who asked for one night to make it happen!
The chemistry between the two main characters is so intensely delicious and Grant is sexy dom who whole lot of dirty talk and praise 🥵. I highly recommend this smutty novella!
Trigger warnings:
BDSM, bondage, praise and degradation etc
I loved this short smutty novella. It’s everything you need from a quick read it well written, quick paced and the spicy is fire 🔥! It’s a strangers to lovers story, Bailey (Ivy’s best friend from book 1) downloads the Desires app to make all her dark desires come true. When she is matched with Grant who asked for one night to make it happen!
The chemistry between the two main characters is so intensely delicious and Grant is sexy dom who whole lot of dirty talk and praise 🥵. I highly recommend this smutty novella!
Trigger warnings:
BDSM, bondage, praise and degradation etc
February 7, 2023
Rating 4.5/5
Restrain Me is part of the Dirty Desires series; it’s a standalone, smutty, kinky, short story. I enjoy Natalia’s writing style with these stories. Even though they are shorter they are not lacking.
This read features Bailey and Grant.
Bailey’s dirty desire is to be restrained.
After connecting through the Desire dating service they decide to meet. Bailey is extremely nervous and has doubts about going through with her desires. Grant, the Dom, is every bit a gentleman, respectful, and caring towards her. Their sexual attraction and relationship grows as he eases her into fulfilling her desire.
It’s sexy, steamy, smutty, and naughty. And the sexting & dirty talk 🥵
Restrain Me is part of the Dirty Desires series; it’s a standalone, smutty, kinky, short story. I enjoy Natalia’s writing style with these stories. Even though they are shorter they are not lacking.
This read features Bailey and Grant.
Bailey’s dirty desire is to be restrained.
After connecting through the Desire dating service they decide to meet. Bailey is extremely nervous and has doubts about going through with her desires. Grant, the Dom, is every bit a gentleman, respectful, and caring towards her. Their sexual attraction and relationship grows as he eases her into fulfilling her desire.
It’s sexy, steamy, smutty, and naughty. And the sexting & dirty talk 🥵
February 13, 2023
Bailey has no self confidence. She lacks in this but she more than makes up for it in want.
Bailey and Grant meet up at club Desire for one thing and one thing only ….. for her to be dominated. But will she believe in herself, does she have self worth and will he help her see how powerful it can be? Can he help her explore how confident and strong she can be?!
Lots of smut, very light on the plot side of it.
I hadn’t read Chase Me, although not needed as this could be read as a stand-alone but maybe I just might have to download it and give it a go after reading this.
A short story well worth reading.
Bailey and Grant meet up at club Desire for one thing and one thing only ….. for her to be dominated. But will she believe in herself, does she have self worth and will he help her see how powerful it can be? Can he help her explore how confident and strong she can be?!
Lots of smut, very light on the plot side of it.
I hadn’t read Chase Me, although not needed as this could be read as a stand-alone but maybe I just might have to download it and give it a go after reading this.
A short story well worth reading.
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