I’m baaack.
“New York Times bestselling author Eliza Gayle presents a decadent and steamy romance series that leads readers from a bondage studio to a playground at midnight and anywhere in between. No fantasy is taboo at the Pleasure Playground. Where will your darkest desires take you next? Eve’s desperate denial only means one thing…she has a lot to learn. As the receptionist at Altered Ego, the hottest fetish photography studio in the country, Eve Blake has seen what goes on behind closed doors. And she wants in, no matter what it takes. When a custom order comes up for a plus-sized red head, she volunteers for the job. Maybe pretending to be a sexual slave for Chase’s camera will finally get her noticed by the two men she thinks will understand even her darkest cravings. Chase can’t believe he and Murphy agreed to this deal. Eve is their employee and they learned the hard way not to mix business with pleasure, no matter how sexy she is. Now Eve wants to play in a game she thinks is pretend and he can’t stop thinking of their rope against her creamy flesh. But once they start, there’s no turning back. They’ll have to have her.– ” GoodReads synopsis
Thank GOD for Eliza Gayle. What an absolute queen. I think she’s becoming one of my favorite authors. Buckle up, kids! (actually I hope there are no kids reading this)
I loved this novel! It was absolutely scorching hot! Eve Blake is a solid character with complexities and vulnerabilities that meshed well with Chase and Murphy. I thought Eve, Chase and Murphy were so multi dimensional they each had their baggage and sex was an important aspect to the novel but, it wasn’t really the main focus. I really enjoyed the power play between the three main characters. They clashed at times but when they got on the same wavelength, wooo! Lord Almighty. The push and pull off Eve’s need to keep control along with Chase and Murphy’s need and desire for her to put that control in their hands is so passionate for lack of a better word.
Likes: 1. EVE IS PLUS SIZED. That is so important and sadly, also a rarity in literature. It’s rare to see chubby/fat girls not being treated as a joke.
2. Murphy. Oh MY GOD MURPHY. He was so hot and playful yet commanding. I enjoyed Chase as well, except for most of the novel, he was really brusque and closed off with Eve. But when he wanted to be, he and Chase were the perfect Doms.
3. I enjoyed that Eliza introduced knife and breath play but it was lightly introduced. Knife play especially is something I’ve never read before. I know what it is I’ve just never seen it in novels.
Dislikes: Chase for most of the novel. I understand his reasons for his behavior towards Eve, however, it doesn’t make certain actions okay.
I think I’ve found my reviewing format! I really enjoy it this way where I get to just sit down and talk about books like I’m speaking to a friend. (:
I have a crap ton of books to read and review so you’ll see me back here reeeal soon. And I’ll be back with a different genre this time.
Till next time!
XOXO, Gigi.
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