Synopsis**Warning: this book contains an addictively filthy alpha male who will dampen your panties and own your days and nights. Proceed at your own risk.** Meet Colton Drake... I have no idea why she auctioned off her virginity for a cool mill. Regardless, I’m now the proud new owner of a perfectly intact hymen. A lot of good that will do me. I have certain tastes, certain sexual proclivities. My cock is a bit more discriminatory than most. And training a virgin takes finesse and patience – both of which I lack. Sophie Evans has been backed into a corner. With her sister’s life hanging in the balance, the only choice is to claw her way out, even if that means selling her virginity to the highest bidder at an exclusive erotic club. When Colton Drake takes her home, she quickly learns nothing is as it seems with this beautifully troubled man. Being with him poses challenges she never expected, and pushes her to want things she never anticipated. A sinfully seductive erotic romance where everything has a price and the cost of love is the highest of all from New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Kendall Ryan |
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Review
I’m not even sure how to write this review. I enjoyed Filthy Beautiful Lies. I did. But did I love it? I don’t know. That’s a weird answer when it should just be a simple yes or no, but I just don’t know how I feel. My mind is so confused! There were things I loved and didn’t like so much about it, so I’ll just lay those out there and let you decide. Where some things drove me crazy, you may not worry about that so much. I think if you like a fast read that doesn’t dive too deep but is hot with a touch of mystery, this book is for you.
I won’t summarize the story because the synopsis is right up there. It’ll definitely tell you what you need to know. There’s really no beating around the bush as far as what this story is about. That was a large part of why I wanted to read and review this. It sounded so different and I was intrigued. I don’t want to use the word disappointed but…it wasn’t exactly what I expected. That’s not to say it was bad, it just wasn’t what I thought it would be, which makes no sense because it fits the synopsis to a T. That’s my own fault and not the authors.
A few things I LOVED about this book – Colton. Any and every word spoken by him or chapter written from his pov stood above the rest. He’s so sweet but intense. Dark and mysterious. There’s a lot to the guy, and I really enjoyed his parts in this book. I also loved the writing style. Many chapters were only 2-3 pages long, but it flowed really well. To some, it may seem choppy but for me, it fit. I think the idea was fantastic, and Ryan nailed the ending. I hate cliffhangers but this one didn’t infuriate me, it just makes me want to know more.
And then there are the cons. I hate even having to type this paragraph because I feel so guilty writing non-glowing reviews. I’m too nice for this. The biggest thing is that I never really felt connected, besides with Colton, which his pov’s are minor compared to Sophie’s. I just never really clicked with her. You get some of her background, but it felt like I needed more to really get to that place where I felt like I was IN this world with them. I felt like an outsider the whole time. When I start a book, I want to be so drawn into their world that I can feel it, breathe it, and live it. I didn’t with this one. I also found Sophie to be a bit annoying. That sounds so harsh, especially because she’s honestly a sweet girl who’s trying to do the right thing. Just something about her character never set quite right with me.
Overall, I’d say I did enjoy this book. It has the romance and sexiness we all look for. I wish there had been more romance rather than just some thoughts running around in their minds, but instead actual moments that weren’t always necessarily sexual. I do think that Kendall Ryan grabs you by that last page, and will have me coming back for more. So I guess what I’m trying to say is this – I liked it. I didn’t love it. I wouldn’t try to sway you from ever reading it yourself though, since everything I didn’t love may be completely wrong in your eyes. It’s worth the time to give it a try, and I hope you do.
<3 Erin
I won’t summarize the story because the synopsis is right up there. It’ll definitely tell you what you need to know. There’s really no beating around the bush as far as what this story is about. That was a large part of why I wanted to read and review this. It sounded so different and I was intrigued. I don’t want to use the word disappointed but…it wasn’t exactly what I expected. That’s not to say it was bad, it just wasn’t what I thought it would be, which makes no sense because it fits the synopsis to a T. That’s my own fault and not the authors.
A few things I LOVED about this book – Colton. Any and every word spoken by him or chapter written from his pov stood above the rest. He’s so sweet but intense. Dark and mysterious. There’s a lot to the guy, and I really enjoyed his parts in this book. I also loved the writing style. Many chapters were only 2-3 pages long, but it flowed really well. To some, it may seem choppy but for me, it fit. I think the idea was fantastic, and Ryan nailed the ending. I hate cliffhangers but this one didn’t infuriate me, it just makes me want to know more.
And then there are the cons. I hate even having to type this paragraph because I feel so guilty writing non-glowing reviews. I’m too nice for this. The biggest thing is that I never really felt connected, besides with Colton, which his pov’s are minor compared to Sophie’s. I just never really clicked with her. You get some of her background, but it felt like I needed more to really get to that place where I felt like I was IN this world with them. I felt like an outsider the whole time. When I start a book, I want to be so drawn into their world that I can feel it, breathe it, and live it. I didn’t with this one. I also found Sophie to be a bit annoying. That sounds so harsh, especially because she’s honestly a sweet girl who’s trying to do the right thing. Just something about her character never set quite right with me.
Overall, I’d say I did enjoy this book. It has the romance and sexiness we all look for. I wish there had been more romance rather than just some thoughts running around in their minds, but instead actual moments that weren’t always necessarily sexual. I do think that Kendall Ryan grabs you by that last page, and will have me coming back for more. So I guess what I’m trying to say is this – I liked it. I didn’t love it. I wouldn’t try to sway you from ever reading it yourself though, since everything I didn’t love may be completely wrong in your eyes. It’s worth the time to give it a try, and I hope you do.
<3 Erin
Excerpt
She draws a shuddering breath. “Isn’t a sex slave supposed to, I don’t know, actually have sex with their master?”
“That eager, huh?” I trail a damp fingertip along her lower lip and feel her inhale sharply.
“You bought me, expecting something in return. Call me crazy, but I thought that was how this worked.”
“Let’s get one thing straight. I don’t want a sex slave. A want a companion. A mistress. Call me conservative, but I don’t like the term slave.” I’ve paid Sophie to be here – she’s not held captive against her will.
“A mistress?” she asks, raising an eyebrow at me.
“It suits you. You’re my dirty little secret – a kept women,” I remind her, smoothing a hand along her backside, watching her pulse kick up in her neck. I couldn’t have her questioning my motives. It was too fucked up for even me to think about, let alone admit to her.
“That eager, huh?” I trail a damp fingertip along her lower lip and feel her inhale sharply.
“You bought me, expecting something in return. Call me crazy, but I thought that was how this worked.”
“Let’s get one thing straight. I don’t want a sex slave. A want a companion. A mistress. Call me conservative, but I don’t like the term slave.” I’ve paid Sophie to be here – she’s not held captive against her will.
“A mistress?” she asks, raising an eyebrow at me.
“It suits you. You’re my dirty little secret – a kept women,” I remind her, smoothing a hand along her backside, watching her pulse kick up in her neck. I couldn’t have her questioning my motives. It was too fucked up for even me to think about, let alone admit to her.
Author Info
Kendall Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance novels, including Hard to Love, Unravel Me, Resisting Her and When I Break. She's a sassy, yet polite Midwestern girl with a deep love of books, and a slight addiction to lipgloss. She lives in Minneapolis with her adorable husband and two baby sons, and enjoys hiking, being active, and reading. |