I’m going to use you, Beau. In fact, when you’re here, you’re not Beau anymore. We are not friends or lovers or acquaintances. You are my property to do whatever I want with, and if you deserve it, I’ll punish you. It will hurt, and I’ll try to make sure you don’t enjoy it. But if you earn it, I’ll reward you, and I’ll make sure you do like it.”

I have to rant about this, because I DNFd at 5% and it's been awhile since I was so angry at a novel. Premise is a woman who's part-owner of a sex club discovers she's sexually dominant and starts a relationship with her co-worker's bratty son, who's in his 20s. I recognize that a man can be submissive and not lose his manhood, but the same can be true that the hero can be alpha despite being a submissive brat. Their relationship had an air of father-son. Also, Maggie’s joy at the administration of pain and the key event of submission weren’t that appealing, maybe because of that, and to me they defied her alpha. Still, the self-education, research, and careful experimentation with character boundaries, especially Maggie’s, were well done. Plus the aftercare was sweet and so heartwarmingly reassuring. Seeing her come out of her shell was so beautiful! I have had a similar experiences like Maggie had as a young person. I was cheering her on by the end of the book when she stood in her strength as a BOSS! Once she let her true Domme/Brat Tamer nature come through it was a BAB in the building! Male Main Character Sara’s passion in life is to normalize a reading experience which pushes the boundaries and empowers women to own their sexuality. Things which trigger her soapbox rants are discrediting the romance industry or belittling all of its readers by calling it “trash”. How surprising it is to see her facade transition from overstimulated and distracted to confident and collected”

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Sara Cate is an author with a passion for empowering women and normalizing boundary-pushing reading experiences. Sara has been known to get on soapboxes to rant about things that trigger her, like when the romance industry is discredited or belittled by calling it “trash.” If you’re ever around Sara when she starts talking about something that’s important to her, be prepared – she could go on for days! She 34 and part owner of Salacious Players’ Club. She lives alone with her dog, Ringo. She’s described as modest and a babysitter. She does get a mini makeover as the story builds! Despite her dark themes, Sara’s writing is always engaging and full of heart, making her a popular author among readers who love romance novels with lots of emotional depth. I’m not perfect, by any means. But I want to be…for you. I’ve never been in love before,” he says, and my breath hitches. “I thought I was. But it never felt like this. I never wanted to be better for anyone. Maggie…my heart is yours. Do whatever you want with it.” Despite all the other Salacious Owners’ engaging in otherwise taboo relationships, why do you think Maggie is so resistant to letting her friends know about her new relationship?

The Sara Cate Experience means getting pulled into a story and escaping reality a bit for romances which are just as emotional as they are arousing. The steam is scorching and the feelings are strong. There isn’t ever one without the other because when love and sex come together, the result is fireworks. He is 22 and the son of Emerson Grant, another part owner of Salacious Players’ Club. He is also the ex-boyfriend to Charlie, Emerson’s fiancé/wife. He is described as emotionally volatile and unruly. He looks like a young version of Emerson. Sara Cate is a USA Today bestselling author that lives in Arizona with her husband, dog, and kids. She enjoys baking in her free time. Good thing we got that boring stuff outta the way. She strives to be a forbidden and taboo romance author that dares to tell stories that have toe-curling heat and heart wrenching plot. She’s a soft spot for age gap, a ton of angst, and guys so bad that you just cannot help but love them. Her books have big feels and high stakes. I still mess up, Beau. I don’t always have it together, and if you ever think I’m so confident or perfect, just remember that trip. I’m letting you see what I want you to see.”

When Sunny’s got the opportunity to get out of Pineridge and begin a future for herself, he should really let her go. But he does not. Also, the FMC is in her 30s, works with 3 male friends in their late 30s/40s, and feels out of place with their girlfriends - because the guys are all dating these girls in their early 20s. It's implied that she just has trouble relating to other women. No, I don't think that's it. Also, apparently she's really uptight and prudy because she doesn't feel comfortable in a sex club. I think you can be totally comfortable in your own sexuality and not feel comfortable in a sex club!

Maggie and Beau were seen interacting before they began their relationship, do you think they would have eventually found one another whether they took the quiz and joined the app or not?

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I loved the realistic awkwardness and clumsiness of Beau’s father’s relationship with Beau’s ex-girlfriend. It was a touchstone, tangible and not swept under the rug, that added to the forbidden allure of Beau’s relationship with Maggie, his father’s business partner. What she does not know is that under all of his tattoos is a seedy habit and a life of crime. Logan’s always had a tough time saying no. If he isn’t careful, this girl is going to be his new addiction. And his ruin, too. I haven't read the other books in the series, but the MMC is like 22 and was apparently a jerk to his ex-girlfriend, who was the FMC in a previous book. Cheated on her, etc. She ended up hooking up with his dad, and now they're living together and planning to get married, acting all lovey-dovey around him. I know this is a popular trope, but from a parent's point of view, what a terrible dad. The MMC is portrayed as this spoiled jerk for resenting it, but what kind of a parent gets into a serious relationship (or any relationship, really) with their child's ex? That is such a HUGE red flag. I was furious on his behalf and just couldn't keep reading. I squeeze her tighter, hoping I leave bruises. Not because I want to hurt her, but because I want to mark her.”