please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: yes
POV: dual 1st person POV
spice: several open-door spicy scenes
TWs: attempted kidnapping, attempted murder, death, descriptions of graphic injuries (including blood), gun violence, infertility (FMC), murder, sleep paralysis, stalker, violence
Kinky Content: cum play, degradation, dirty talk, Dom/sub themes, exhibitionism, finger licking good, fingering, hair pulling, hand necklaces, impact play, masturbation, oral, public sex, spit as lube, unconventional sex toys, voyeurism
standalone: book 2 of Queen City series
final thoughts: this was my first Maggie Rawdon book, but it will definitely not be my last.
The tension, suspense, and pacing were perfect. The characters, story, and spice were memorable.

I laughed, I cried, I screamed, I was kicking my feet and giggling, I went through an emotional rollercoaster and I’m DYING for the next book to see what happens next!

read this book if you love
😬 angst
⛓️ BDSM
🍪cinnamon roll/ cinnaDom MMC
🖤 dark themes
🥵 dirty talk
❌ ex’s brother
💏 fake dating
😳 forbidden lovers
🏝️ forced proximity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 found family
💞 friends-to-lovers
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 great side characters
👦 he falls first and harder
🧠 “it’s always been you”
🛏️ “it’s just a fling”
😏 kinky
❓ mystery
💤 nightmare comfort
😜 jealous, possessive MMC
🌀 plot twists
🙏 praise
👩‍👦 single parent
💓 slowburn
🏈 sports romance (football)
☠️ “touch her and die”
🌍 world building