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Make Him
Luca & Scarlett... coming in 2023
452 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2023
About the author
Kelly Finley
14 books368 followersKelly Finley is an author of contemporary romances featuring bada** women and grown-a** men.
She lives in the Carolinas with her husband and family. A rebel with many causes, she fancies black leather, dirty jokes, and smart mouths.
Thrilled by a flipped script, she gives us steamy, sexy heroines who are often missing, particularly from suspense and military romance. Her books feature heat we almost can't handle & shameless characters we champion and love.
She's most likely at her keyboard right now, putting the next heroine on the page.
She lives in the Carolinas with her husband and family. A rebel with many causes, she fancies black leather, dirty jokes, and smart mouths.
Thrilled by a flipped script, she gives us steamy, sexy heroines who are often missing, particularly from suspense and military romance. Her books feature heat we almost can't handle & shameless characters we champion and love.
She's most likely at her keyboard right now, putting the next heroine on the page.
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April 17, 2024
ARC READ
Blurb…
I’m a widowed single father whose past is now a threat to my daughter. I need someone to fight her, to protect. And my one night stand that I can’t get out of my head will have to be it.
CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS
Tropes
~MMF
~MF
~billionaire romance
~single dad
~tormented mmc
~obsessed mmc
~forced proximity
~forbidden romance
~”work” place romance
~ group “scenes” (MMMMMMFFFF)
⭐️5/5
🌶️3/5
This is a stand-alone but I recommend reading all of Kelly’s books before this because each couple from her books are mentioned.
Review
I’m so in love with this book!! This was so freaking good!! I fell in love with Luca & Scarlett sooo hard!! The character development was so beautiful! And the spice was crazy! I stayed up till 4am finishing this book because I COULDN’T put it down! This book literally took my heart and soul! It’s SOO amazing!
I loved how strong of a fmc Scarlett was and that no one I mean NO ONE hurts someone she loves.
And my heart absolutely broke for Luca and Zar so much!
I absolutely loved Zar so much!! He is such a light spicy person and I was so here for it!
And I was kicking my feet and screaming at Lucas possessiveness!! It was so hot!
I recommend this book if you love Fifty Shades or very spice reads with lots of character development and plot!!
Blurb…
I’m a widowed single father whose past is now a threat to my daughter. I need someone to fight her, to protect. And my one night stand that I can’t get out of my head will have to be it.
CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS
Tropes
~MMF
~MF
~billionaire romance
~single dad
~tormented mmc
~obsessed mmc
~forced proximity
~forbidden romance
~”work” place romance
~ group “scenes” (MMMMMMFFFF)
⭐️5/5
🌶️3/5
This is a stand-alone but I recommend reading all of Kelly’s books before this because each couple from her books are mentioned.
Review
I’m so in love with this book!! This was so freaking good!! I fell in love with Luca & Scarlett sooo hard!! The character development was so beautiful! And the spice was crazy! I stayed up till 4am finishing this book because I COULDN’T put it down! This book literally took my heart and soul! It’s SOO amazing!
I loved how strong of a fmc Scarlett was and that no one I mean NO ONE hurts someone she loves.
And my heart absolutely broke for Luca and Zar so much!
I absolutely loved Zar so much!! He is such a light spicy person and I was so here for it!
And I was kicking my feet and screaming at Lucas possessiveness!! It was so hot!
I recommend this book if you love Fifty Shades or very spice reads with lots of character development and plot!!
April 7, 2024
If “pretty woman” and “50 shades of grey” had a baby, it would be this book!
Scarlett is a bad@as B who knows how to fight. She works for a security company. So when she meets her new employer, she is greeted by those same icy eyes that she never forgot. Luca is the hot billionaire who happens to be a single dad. He is met with the fiery red head who he spent that one steamy night with at an adult club. The tension is hot and heavy. Who will break first ?
Make Him by Kelly finely is a billionaire romance.
And if you read any of Kelly’s books then you know that she NEVER disappoints on the spice !
This book had me blushing from beginning to end. And some of the last few chapters had me so emotional ! But for all the crying I did, the ending paid off!! And boy was it the hottest scene Ive ever read !!
Scarlett is a bad@as B who knows how to fight. She works for a security company. So when she meets her new employer, she is greeted by those same icy eyes that she never forgot. Luca is the hot billionaire who happens to be a single dad. He is met with the fiery red head who he spent that one steamy night with at an adult club. The tension is hot and heavy. Who will break first ?
Make Him by Kelly finely is a billionaire romance.
And if you read any of Kelly’s books then you know that she NEVER disappoints on the spice !
This book had me blushing from beginning to end. And some of the last few chapters had me so emotional ! But for all the crying I did, the ending paid off!! And boy was it the hottest scene Ive ever read !!
April 24, 2024
This is probably a me problem 🙈 I was expecting quite differently for this book. I think I would have loved this if it was more plotty? It was just too much spice 🌶 for me? That I feel some of them became boring.
The writing is good, I also enjoyed Scarlet's character and Gia. I have never read a book or a romance where the FMC is a mma, so that one piqued my interest.
Overall, it was shaky for me? I didn't really enjoy it this much.
The writing is good, I also enjoyed Scarlet's character and Gia. I have never read a book or a romance where the FMC is a mma, so that one piqued my interest.
Overall, it was shaky for me? I didn't really enjoy it this much.
April 10, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh did this book have me! I did not want it to end. I want it to keep going, I want to keep reading it. I actually slowed down my reading when I had 5 chapters left because I did not want it to end. 🙈😅 I don’t want it to be over.
In this book your meet Scarlett (mma fighter/bodyguard), Lucas (billionaire/signle dad/dom) Zar (Lucas best friend/CFO)
This book is a dom/sub, with why choose.
Lucas has a stalker and needs a bodyguard for his daughter and himself. Scarlett gets hired as the bodyguard. Lucas and Scarlett actually know each other from a little party, so when Lucas needed a bodyguard for his daughter, he didn’t need to take long to pick the right person.
I was on an emotional roller coaster, Luca had my heart, he broke it and healed it, over and over again, Zar had my laughs, that man could make me laugh and fall in love with him, Scarlett had my strength, she is such a bada$$.
I will most definitely be reading this book again and again. I can’t get over this book.
I wish Zar had a spin off, I want to know more about his story.
Tropes-
💙 single dad
💙 billionaire
💙 dom
💙 spice
💙 dark romance
💙 touch her & 💀
💙 why choose
💙 possessive
If you love these tropes, I recommend you read this book. Follow on TT, IG and sign up for her newsletters, to stay up to date. Release date is April 26th. You can preorder your ebook today.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh did this book have me! I did not want it to end. I want it to keep going, I want to keep reading it. I actually slowed down my reading when I had 5 chapters left because I did not want it to end. 🙈😅 I don’t want it to be over.
In this book your meet Scarlett (mma fighter/bodyguard), Lucas (billionaire/signle dad/dom) Zar (Lucas best friend/CFO)
This book is a dom/sub, with why choose.
Lucas has a stalker and needs a bodyguard for his daughter and himself. Scarlett gets hired as the bodyguard. Lucas and Scarlett actually know each other from a little party, so when Lucas needed a bodyguard for his daughter, he didn’t need to take long to pick the right person.
I was on an emotional roller coaster, Luca had my heart, he broke it and healed it, over and over again, Zar had my laughs, that man could make me laugh and fall in love with him, Scarlett had my strength, she is such a bada$$.
I will most definitely be reading this book again and again. I can’t get over this book.
I wish Zar had a spin off, I want to know more about his story.
Tropes-
💙 single dad
💙 billionaire
💙 dom
💙 spice
💙 dark romance
💙 touch her & 💀
💙 why choose
💙 possessive
If you love these tropes, I recommend you read this book. Follow on TT, IG and sign up for her newsletters, to stay up to date. Release date is April 26th. You can preorder your ebook today.
April 27, 2024
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Angst: 💔💔💔💔
Cliffhanger? ❌️
Do I recommend it? ✔️
Tropes: dark billionaire romance, single dad, bodyguard, BDSM, Workplace Romance, why choose, forced proximity, touch her and die, forbidden romance
Nobody knows Luca Mercier lives two lives. In one, he’s a lonely billionaire — a widowed, protective father. In the other, he has demands. He has urges. He crave watching others submit to his whip. And he keeps a tortured vow. Until her. In a moment of weakness, he devoured a powerful woman one night. Though he left her, he gave her his twisted heart. He's obsessed. Touch her, and you’ll die. But his dark ways pose a serious threat to his daughter. He needs help, someone who will fight for her too. And it’s Scarlett Jones — the woman he left that brutal, beautiful night. He vowed never to touch her again. To never love again. Unless she makes him.
Why on earth have I never read a book by Kelly Finley before? This story quickly had a vise-grip on me. It was utterly addictive as it contained everything I love in my favorite romances. The characters were perfect with realistic growth and redeeming qualities. MMF? Yes, please! The world building was spot on. I fell hard for Luca, Zar, and Scarlett. She was badass and the perfect match for Luca. Zar and little Gia quickly grabbed my adoration as well. The tension, emotion, spice, angst, and suspense only added to the brilliance that was Make Him. I highly recommend you purchase this book ASAP. This is my honest opinion, freely given.
Angst: 💔💔💔💔
Cliffhanger? ❌️
Do I recommend it? ✔️
Tropes: dark billionaire romance, single dad, bodyguard, BDSM, Workplace Romance, why choose, forced proximity, touch her and die, forbidden romance
Nobody knows Luca Mercier lives two lives. In one, he’s a lonely billionaire — a widowed, protective father. In the other, he has demands. He has urges. He crave watching others submit to his whip. And he keeps a tortured vow. Until her. In a moment of weakness, he devoured a powerful woman one night. Though he left her, he gave her his twisted heart. He's obsessed. Touch her, and you’ll die. But his dark ways pose a serious threat to his daughter. He needs help, someone who will fight for her too. And it’s Scarlett Jones — the woman he left that brutal, beautiful night. He vowed never to touch her again. To never love again. Unless she makes him.
Why on earth have I never read a book by Kelly Finley before? This story quickly had a vise-grip on me. It was utterly addictive as it contained everything I love in my favorite romances. The characters were perfect with realistic growth and redeeming qualities. MMF? Yes, please! The world building was spot on. I fell hard for Luca, Zar, and Scarlett. She was badass and the perfect match for Luca. Zar and little Gia quickly grabbed my adoration as well. The tension, emotion, spice, angst, and suspense only added to the brilliance that was Make Him. I highly recommend you purchase this book ASAP. This is my honest opinion, freely given.
April 11, 2024
Arc review
Oh Mrs. Finley what have you done to me?
My friend has been PRESSURING me for MONTHS to read your books and I kept brushing it off. And I’m here to say I’m sorry I did. As soon as I saw an arc opportunity for this book I had to jump on it. A billionaire Dom? Who’s also a single dad? Omg I’m in heaven. As soon as I started this book I was HOOKED. I didn’t want to stop. I can see why they call you the Queen of Spice 🌶️🥵.
Scarlett had my entire heart. She was such a badass and I love that in an FMC. I’m tired of the wimpy fmcs who are whiney and complain a lot. Scarlett was an MMA fighter and took no 💩from anyone. I aspire to be her when I grow up.
This starts out with Scarlett getting a job to protect a famous billionaire’s daughter. Only to realize the father of the daughter she has to protect is the sexy Dom she had a hot night with at a sex club the year before. The tension between Scarlett and Luca.. OH.MY.GOD
Luca. Luca. Luca. My man I would let you do ANYTHING to me. Pleasure Dom? But also a soft side for his daughter? Sign. Me. Up. But when Scarlett learns his secret.. 🤫 🥵 it only got better from there. Luca and Zar? It’s the perfect male sandwich and I’m so upset they were fictional. Luca had such a dirty mouth and this man had me WRITHING. But Luca had a past and denied himself what he really wanted which is why he became a Dom. His past with his wife (I won’t spoil) had my heart breaking 💔 and when you finally learn what happened with his wife I was so devastated for Luca and could understand why he was denying himself.
Last part I’ll mention. I really loved the scenes with his daughter Gia. I really love the single parent trope and this book was no different. It was cute, it was funny, it was emotional. I loved it. Please read it!!
Okay I lied. I obviously have to mention the spice. Miss Ma’am you have ruined me in the best way. The HEA at the end with 12 people? 👩🏼🍳💋 The why choose scenes? The office scene? 🥵 Luca’s dirty mouth? 🪦 I loved it alllll! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh Mrs. Finley what have you done to me?
My friend has been PRESSURING me for MONTHS to read your books and I kept brushing it off. And I’m here to say I’m sorry I did. As soon as I saw an arc opportunity for this book I had to jump on it. A billionaire Dom? Who’s also a single dad? Omg I’m in heaven. As soon as I started this book I was HOOKED. I didn’t want to stop. I can see why they call you the Queen of Spice 🌶️🥵.
Scarlett had my entire heart. She was such a badass and I love that in an FMC. I’m tired of the wimpy fmcs who are whiney and complain a lot. Scarlett was an MMA fighter and took no 💩from anyone. I aspire to be her when I grow up.
This starts out with Scarlett getting a job to protect a famous billionaire’s daughter. Only to realize the father of the daughter she has to protect is the sexy Dom she had a hot night with at a sex club the year before. The tension between Scarlett and Luca.. OH.MY.GOD
Luca. Luca. Luca. My man I would let you do ANYTHING to me. Pleasure Dom? But also a soft side for his daughter? Sign. Me. Up. But when Scarlett learns his secret.. 🤫 🥵 it only got better from there. Luca and Zar? It’s the perfect male sandwich and I’m so upset they were fictional. Luca had such a dirty mouth and this man had me WRITHING. But Luca had a past and denied himself what he really wanted which is why he became a Dom. His past with his wife (I won’t spoil) had my heart breaking 💔 and when you finally learn what happened with his wife I was so devastated for Luca and could understand why he was denying himself.
Last part I’ll mention. I really loved the scenes with his daughter Gia. I really love the single parent trope and this book was no different. It was cute, it was funny, it was emotional. I loved it. Please read it!!
Okay I lied. I obviously have to mention the spice. Miss Ma’am you have ruined me in the best way. The HEA at the end with 12 people? 👩🏼🍳💋 The why choose scenes? The office scene? 🥵 Luca’s dirty mouth? 🪦 I loved it alllll! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
April 21, 2024
Just when you think the “Queen of Spice” can’t write any spicer, she creates this masterpiece! It deserves all of the stars. I wasn’t expecting to cry while reading this one but I definitely got all emotional. Luca and Scarlett both have a lot of past trauma and they have to figure out how to overcome them together!
Luca Mercier is the man Scarlett shared one night together that either of them will never forget but when Scarlett ends up crossing paths with him again, it is to become his daughter’s bodyguard. They always say don’t mix busy with pleasure but when it comes to these two they have no self control!
If you love:
🖤Billionaire romances
🖤Poly romance
🖤Single dad
🖤Spice
🖤Daddie D0ms
🖤Dual POV
You need to check out this book!
Luca Mercier is the man Scarlett shared one night together that either of them will never forget but when Scarlett ends up crossing paths with him again, it is to become his daughter’s bodyguard. They always say don’t mix busy with pleasure but when it comes to these two they have no self control!
If you love:
🖤Billionaire romances
🖤Poly romance
🖤Single dad
🖤Spice
🖤Daddie D0ms
🖤Dual POV
You need to check out this book!
April 16, 2024
This book was HOT! I mean HOTTT 🔥🔥 One of the hottest books I’ve read in awhile. I even had to take a few breaks while reading it. It was that spicy. A one handed read that’s for sure 😉
Not only is it super spicy, it’s very emotional at times. I fell in love with the storyline. I wasn’t expecting to cry while reading this, but it made me tear up some. I loved all the characters and how their relationship grew through the whole story. All the obstacles they had to overcome. I really felt for Luca and everything he’s been through. Luca’s daughter, Gia was also super cute and sweet. She made me fall in love with the story even more.
I really enjoyed this. I didn’t want it to end. I’ll be thinking about this story for awhile.
Not only is it super spicy, it’s very emotional at times. I fell in love with the storyline. I wasn’t expecting to cry while reading this, but it made me tear up some. I loved all the characters and how their relationship grew through the whole story. All the obstacles they had to overcome. I really felt for Luca and everything he’s been through. Luca’s daughter, Gia was also super cute and sweet. She made me fall in love with the story even more.
I really enjoyed this. I didn’t want it to end. I’ll be thinking about this story for awhile.
May 3, 2024
Star Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐
Spice Rating: 5/5 🌶️
What to Expect:
- Billionaire Romance
- Forbidden Romance
- Bodyguard Romance
- Workplace Romance
- Single Dad
- Forced Proximity
- Dark Romance
- Why Choose
- Possessive MMCs
- Alpha Dom
I was not ready for this! Make Him is my first book by Kelly Finley, and what an introduction this was. This book is probably the spiciest I've ever read. I may have been clutching my pearls a little. I understand why Kelly is considered the Queen of Spice!
Luca is a billionaire and single father with a tragic past. Still dealing with a broken heart, Luca refuses to allow his heart to feel what it did for his wife. He feels responsible for what has transpired in his life; thus, he seeks ways to punish himself by pleasuring others. Scarlett is an ex-fighter now working for a security company, and Luca is her new client. Scarlett recognizes Luca as someone she never thought she would cross paths with again. When Scarlett walks into Luca's life, he can't help but fall for her. Along with his best friend Zar, Scarlett makes Luca feel complete.
While this book involves a lot of dom/sub exploration, the story has depth and touches on deeper topics. This story has drama, suspense, heartbreak, and hope. The characters deal with complex emotions and are flawed. Luca is at war with himself, and Kelly Finley gives him space to work out his feelings throughout the story.
Thanks to Kelly Finley for the eARC.
Spice Rating: 5/5 🌶️
What to Expect:
- Billionaire Romance
- Forbidden Romance
- Bodyguard Romance
- Workplace Romance
- Single Dad
- Forced Proximity
- Dark Romance
- Why Choose
- Possessive MMCs
- Alpha Dom
I was not ready for this! Make Him is my first book by Kelly Finley, and what an introduction this was. This book is probably the spiciest I've ever read. I may have been clutching my pearls a little. I understand why Kelly is considered the Queen of Spice!
Luca is a billionaire and single father with a tragic past. Still dealing with a broken heart, Luca refuses to allow his heart to feel what it did for his wife. He feels responsible for what has transpired in his life; thus, he seeks ways to punish himself by pleasuring others. Scarlett is an ex-fighter now working for a security company, and Luca is her new client. Scarlett recognizes Luca as someone she never thought she would cross paths with again. When Scarlett walks into Luca's life, he can't help but fall for her. Along with his best friend Zar, Scarlett makes Luca feel complete.
While this book involves a lot of dom/sub exploration, the story has depth and touches on deeper topics. This story has drama, suspense, heartbreak, and hope. The characters deal with complex emotions and are flawed. Luca is at war with himself, and Kelly Finley gives him space to work out his feelings throughout the story.
Thanks to Kelly Finley for the eARC.
April 19, 2024
I was lucky enough to get an ARC of Make Him, my first book from the author, and holy smokes. WOW. I get why they call her the Queen of Spice now! More than anything, this was a love story—one of familial love, romantic love, self love, and the love that never leaves after someone is gone. Not only that, but it was also a showcase of trauma and grief and the lasting, lingering effects in just a few of its many manifestations. Seeing the love between Luca and Gia, Luca and Zar, Luca and Scarlett, and that between each of those for each other, plus that of friends and family, was so special. But there were also heartbreaking moments, where you couldn’t help but cry along at the loss and loneliness, the denial, punishment and grief. As the story unfolds, you learn more about the past, that which informs the current mindsets of the characters, also exacerbated by the external threat of an obsessed stalker. But, you also see the secret pleasures and kinks behind closed doors and HOLY MAN—soooo freaking HOT! I loved Scarlett and her tough ways, physically and emotionally, but how she could also be submissive, tender, and sweet. Zar is hilarious and cocky, but also has his own struggles he internalizes. And Luca is Dominate, electrifying, sexy, and enthralling. Those three combined are such a mix of emotions throughout the book—and you just cannot get enough! I also love Gia—she’s adorable, sassy, and hilarious. This whole book make me laugh, cry, love, feel right along with the characters, wish I was them, and also fulfill the wish Kelly made in her dedication (wink wink)! Seriously, this book definitely had its kinks and BDSM/poly love and I am not sure I’ve ever seen it look better! I ADORED this book for the love and light and laughs it brought, but also thoroughly enjoyed the secret dark and tantalizing side, especially that last scene—and Zar’s bonus chapter. Highly recommend and will definitely be checking out the other books!!!
April 16, 2024
THIS IS LUCAS AND SCARLETT'S STORY AND IT WILL LIVE IN MY HEART FOR A WHILE. LUCA IS A BILLIONAIRE
SINGLE DAD WHO OWNS MERCIER HOTELS AND SCARLETT IS A BODYGUARD AND EX MMA FIGHTER. LUCA IS ALSO AN ALPHA DOM! THIS BOOK IS SO HOT AND HAS
SOME REALLY SWEET MOMENTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SWOON. IT'S FULL OF SEXY GAMES AND ALL THE DIRTY TALK YOU COULD IMAGINE. I'M SO GLAD I GOT THE CHANCE TO ARC READ THIS ONE!
SINGLE DAD WHO OWNS MERCIER HOTELS AND SCARLETT IS A BODYGUARD AND EX MMA FIGHTER. LUCA IS ALSO AN ALPHA DOM! THIS BOOK IS SO HOT AND HAS
SOME REALLY SWEET MOMENTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SWOON. IT'S FULL OF SEXY GAMES AND ALL THE DIRTY TALK YOU COULD IMAGINE. I'M SO GLAD I GOT THE CHANCE TO ARC READ THIS ONE!
April 22, 2024
If pretty women & fifty shades of grey had a baby, it would be Make Him. That’s really all you need to know ;).
Kelly hit it out of the park once again with this steam worthy read. All the angst/tension you could ask for! A secret that threatens all the could be good. A threat that needs to be neutralized. A visit or two to delta’s. Once amazing party night with 12 guests (iykyk). Cameos of most our favorite characters from this universe. And some new faces…
Let’s just say, this one was fire!
Kelly hit it out of the park once again with this steam worthy read. All the angst/tension you could ask for! A secret that threatens all the could be good. A threat that needs to be neutralized. A visit or two to delta’s. Once amazing party night with 12 guests (iykyk). Cameos of most our favorite characters from this universe. And some new faces…
Let’s just say, this one was fire!
April 16, 2024
ARC reader. Review coming . . .
April 21, 2024
⭐️: 5/5
🌶️: 5/5
Tropes:
-Single Dad
-Pleasure Dom
-Billionaire Romance
-Why Choose Games
-Dark Secrets
Summary:
Luca lives a double life. On hand he’s a widowed single father and on the other he has demands and urges and craves others to submit to his whip and torture. Until he met Scarlett. One night with her he gave her everything he hides and desires. One potential threat to his daughter has him hiring protection for her. He didn’t realize the person he hired to protect his daughter would be Scarlett. He vowed to never touch her again and to never love again. And Scarlett vows to make him.
My Thoughts:
The Queen of Spice does it again!!! And Daddy Luca was EVERYTHING!!! When I tell y’all this book had me hooked from the first page and I could not put it down. It will have you happy, it will have you sad, it will have you angry, it will have you worried, it will have you fanning yourself because it’s so dang spicy!! This book will have you feeling so many emotions in one but still happy at the end. It put me through the wringer lol.
Luca will have you hooked and wanting to know more about him. He has some darkness to him because he’s fighting secretly to find the light at the end through out the whole book. He was so complex and you felt every emotion he had just like Scarlett. He was so intense. Deep down he was a big softy for those he loved. He showed his love through actions, he wanted her to feel it even if he couldn’t say it. He was so protective and possessive and I LOVED IT!!
Scarlett was a boss!! She didn’t take any crap for anyone. In a world where you’re always making decisions and having to protect everyone around you, all she wanted to do was to be the one that was saved and cherished for once. She wanted to feel worthy and accepted. She wanted to submit. She found that in Luca. She fiercely and unapologetically loved Luca and his family from the beginning. And of course we love a queen who knows her worth and doesn’t settle. Scarlett was a ride or die forever!!
Together these two lit a fire in one another. Where Luca was the match, Scarlett was the fuse. They loved deep and hard. They felt each other’s pain. They healed each other. It was a beautiful love story to read. This book is SUPER spicy!! Probably the spiciest book I’ve read yet.
**Please check for trigger warnings on the Kelly’s website as well.
🌶️: 5/5
Tropes:
-Single Dad
-Pleasure Dom
-Billionaire Romance
-Why Choose Games
-Dark Secrets
Summary:
Luca lives a double life. On hand he’s a widowed single father and on the other he has demands and urges and craves others to submit to his whip and torture. Until he met Scarlett. One night with her he gave her everything he hides and desires. One potential threat to his daughter has him hiring protection for her. He didn’t realize the person he hired to protect his daughter would be Scarlett. He vowed to never touch her again and to never love again. And Scarlett vows to make him.
My Thoughts:
The Queen of Spice does it again!!! And Daddy Luca was EVERYTHING!!! When I tell y’all this book had me hooked from the first page and I could not put it down. It will have you happy, it will have you sad, it will have you angry, it will have you worried, it will have you fanning yourself because it’s so dang spicy!! This book will have you feeling so many emotions in one but still happy at the end. It put me through the wringer lol.
Luca will have you hooked and wanting to know more about him. He has some darkness to him because he’s fighting secretly to find the light at the end through out the whole book. He was so complex and you felt every emotion he had just like Scarlett. He was so intense. Deep down he was a big softy for those he loved. He showed his love through actions, he wanted her to feel it even if he couldn’t say it. He was so protective and possessive and I LOVED IT!!
Scarlett was a boss!! She didn’t take any crap for anyone. In a world where you’re always making decisions and having to protect everyone around you, all she wanted to do was to be the one that was saved and cherished for once. She wanted to feel worthy and accepted. She wanted to submit. She found that in Luca. She fiercely and unapologetically loved Luca and his family from the beginning. And of course we love a queen who knows her worth and doesn’t settle. Scarlett was a ride or die forever!!
Together these two lit a fire in one another. Where Luca was the match, Scarlett was the fuse. They loved deep and hard. They felt each other’s pain. They healed each other. It was a beautiful love story to read. This book is SUPER spicy!! Probably the spiciest book I’ve read yet.
**Please check for trigger warnings on the Kelly’s website as well.
April 20, 2024
So far I have loved every book I have read by Kelly Finley and this one is no different. I loved Make Him. I laughed, I got mad, I cried for 3 chapters and then laughed some more. I love a book that can make you feel all of the emotions
Luca (God love him) tried so hard to do right by his deceased wife Darby…..he felt so responsible for her death & he was so broken almost beyond repair….notice I said almost
Luca is young billionaire and owner of luxury hotel chain in need of private security to protect his daughter from the craziness and stalkers of the world
Then we have Scarlett….this woman is a bad ass, ex MMA fighter and oldest of 4 sisters….she has a huge heart and will destroy anyone that hurts her family or the people in her life that feel like family
Enter Gia, Luca’s 5 year old daughter…..you can’t help but love her& her innocences…she loves with her whole heart….I have a soft spot for children in books…..especially when they are written correctly…..Gia was….she asks the hard questions and may not always get the wording right but that’s what makes her more realistic and believable “Fine China” if you know you know
What started out as a job for Scarlett takes a quick turn….Luca and Scarlett had met a year earlier and couldn’t get the other out of their heads….lines get a little blurred between these two but I was there for it….the only problem was they couldn’t get out of their own way….Scarlett had abandonment issues & Luca felt like he didn’t deserve love in his life….will these two get it together
Oh and we can’t forget Zar. He is Luca’s best friend since college and the comic relief every smutty book needs….that man knew how to push ALL of the right buttons
If this is your first read by The Queen of Spice you will want to go back and read her others…..there are several secondary characters in this book that have their own books…trust me if you love a spicy read with a lot of plot you wont be disappointed….yes these books are super spicy but there is equal story to spice…& check the trigger warnings….besides the spicy BDSM there is an unhinged stalker & talk of past SA of a child….always ready the trigger/content warnings before reading a new book
Luca (God love him) tried so hard to do right by his deceased wife Darby…..he felt so responsible for her death & he was so broken almost beyond repair….notice I said almost
Luca is young billionaire and owner of luxury hotel chain in need of private security to protect his daughter from the craziness and stalkers of the world
Then we have Scarlett….this woman is a bad ass, ex MMA fighter and oldest of 4 sisters….she has a huge heart and will destroy anyone that hurts her family or the people in her life that feel like family
Enter Gia, Luca’s 5 year old daughter…..you can’t help but love her& her innocences…she loves with her whole heart….I have a soft spot for children in books…..especially when they are written correctly…..Gia was….she asks the hard questions and may not always get the wording right but that’s what makes her more realistic and believable “Fine China” if you know you know
What started out as a job for Scarlett takes a quick turn….Luca and Scarlett had met a year earlier and couldn’t get the other out of their heads….lines get a little blurred between these two but I was there for it….the only problem was they couldn’t get out of their own way….Scarlett had abandonment issues & Luca felt like he didn’t deserve love in his life….will these two get it together
Oh and we can’t forget Zar. He is Luca’s best friend since college and the comic relief every smutty book needs….that man knew how to push ALL of the right buttons
If this is your first read by The Queen of Spice you will want to go back and read her others…..there are several secondary characters in this book that have their own books…trust me if you love a spicy read with a lot of plot you wont be disappointed….yes these books are super spicy but there is equal story to spice…& check the trigger warnings….besides the spicy BDSM there is an unhinged stalker & talk of past SA of a child….always ready the trigger/content warnings before reading a new book
April 26, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Billionaire • Single Dad • Female Bodyguard • Forced Proximity • DOM/sub/sub • MF/MMF/Group Activities • BDSM Representation • Pleasure Dom
• Exhibitionism/Voyeurism •
This book packed the 🔥 I was hooked from the dedication “ to all my readers to enjoy with shameless one-handed pride”
Luca is a widower that believes after losing his wife he should suffer and deprive himself of happiness. He even has a deal with his best friend to manage his pain and loss. He loves his adorable daughter and best friend. He is afraid to live, to feel, to love again.
Scarlett is one tough MMA fighter who doesn’t take it from anyone but she craves to be dominated by Luca and falls for him the first time they meet in a club. She is strong to make both of them whole again but he keeps resisting and won’t give into her even though he showers her with gifts and wants to take care of her. She wants more than he is willing to give.
I love how he even helps her heal from her Dad walking out on her and her sister.
I loved all the side characters in this book.
I highlighted so many pages in this book! I thought my kindle was going to light on fire.
This book has a little of EVERYTHING! A smoking hot billionaire, a haunting past, a hot female bodyguard, a consent king, all the "accessories," guest appearances, and multiple group activities!
This book is very spicy and they even make an engagement party a group activity! 🔥
“Your c#m is my water, and I’m the only one allowed to drink it”
“I need you again. I’m empty and in pain, wanting me inside you forever”
“Scarlett is made for me, She’s strong enough to survive my darkest desires, tough enough to endure my degradation, and powerful enough to crave submission.
“I love the warmth of Luca protecting me”
I feel you, Luca, but I’m not afraid. I can take whatever’s kill you and inside and make you live again.”
“I need you again. I’m empty and in pain, wanting me inside you forever.”
Billionaire • Single Dad • Female Bodyguard • Forced Proximity • DOM/sub/sub • MF/MMF/Group Activities • BDSM Representation • Pleasure Dom
• Exhibitionism/Voyeurism •
This book packed the 🔥 I was hooked from the dedication “ to all my readers to enjoy with shameless one-handed pride”
Luca is a widower that believes after losing his wife he should suffer and deprive himself of happiness. He even has a deal with his best friend to manage his pain and loss. He loves his adorable daughter and best friend. He is afraid to live, to feel, to love again.
Scarlett is one tough MMA fighter who doesn’t take it from anyone but she craves to be dominated by Luca and falls for him the first time they meet in a club. She is strong to make both of them whole again but he keeps resisting and won’t give into her even though he showers her with gifts and wants to take care of her. She wants more than he is willing to give.
I love how he even helps her heal from her Dad walking out on her and her sister.
I loved all the side characters in this book.
I highlighted so many pages in this book! I thought my kindle was going to light on fire.
This book has a little of EVERYTHING! A smoking hot billionaire, a haunting past, a hot female bodyguard, a consent king, all the "accessories," guest appearances, and multiple group activities!
This book is very spicy and they even make an engagement party a group activity! 🔥
“Your c#m is my water, and I’m the only one allowed to drink it”
“I need you again. I’m empty and in pain, wanting me inside you forever”
“Scarlett is made for me, She’s strong enough to survive my darkest desires, tough enough to endure my degradation, and powerful enough to crave submission.
“I love the warmth of Luca protecting me”
I feel you, Luca, but I’m not afraid. I can take whatever’s kill you and inside and make you live again.”
“I need you again. I’m empty and in pain, wanting me inside you forever.”
April 27, 2024
♥️ Billionaire Romance
🤍 Single Dad
♥️ Praise
🤍 Dom/Voyeurism/Exhibitionism
♥️ Widower
🤍 Strong FMC
♥️ Cliterature
🤍 Check TW!
🗺 Plot: 5/5
🌎 World Building: 5/5
📔 Cover: 4/5
💁🏻♂️ MMC, Luca: 5/5
💁♀️ FMC, Scarlett: 5/5
🌶 Spice: 5/5
♥️ Pulls at heart strings: 5/5
📄 Page Turner: 5/5
🫣 Angst: 4/5
🤍🖤 Dark: 2/5
🔚 Ending: 5/5
⚠️ Triggers: 3/5
🥰 Overall view: 5/5
🫶🏼 HEA: Yes!
✖️ Multiple POVs: Yes
🤥 Cheating: No
🎭 OW/OM Drama: Yes
This is NOT my first book by this author.
Just a taste 🗣
Luca lost his wife in a car accident and has harbored much guilt for this. He has not allowed himself to feel much since and has only focused on being the best dad he can be and running his empire until his world is threatened and needs protection for the most precious thing he has in this world and this is where our story begins.....
My Thoughts 💭
I might be an ARC reader for Kelly but let me tell you she is one of the most talented authors I have come across. After ARC reading for many authors I now only ARC read for authors I truly enjoy and Kelly is one of those authors!
I have loved every single one of Kelly's books, she might be known as the Queen of Spice, AS SHE SHOULD BE BECAUSE SHE IS, but she should also be known as ONE-LINER LASSY because the stuff that this woman writes can be spicing you up and you are getting all hot and handsy then she swoops in with a one liner that will have you laughing your clit off.
There are so many layers to Luca and Scarlett, one minute you think you know what may happen then the next she swoops in with hey let me ask my woman's ex to watch....you didn't see that coming but loved every minute of it.
Kelly always writes strong FMCs that came from somewhere bad and I absolutely love that. She shows us what made that FMC strong 💪 and that is just another layer of Kelly's writing.
There is some OW drama in this book and I ate that up! I think it was well done but I did want to yell at Luca for playing into it a bit 🤣
The spice, well Kelly is on a different level than other authors. I loved that she brought in Spice that is different than her other books. She hasn't redone a spicy scene yet and that floors me because the spice is off the charts hot....and isn't overdone in her books. There is more to the story than spice.
I also love that Kelly brings in past characters so it really is next level world building. Don't worry, if you haven't read all of her books she explains very well who they are so you won't get lost. But if you have read her other books then you are silently screaming at 2AM that they made a reapperance and it makes you so happy 😊
If you haven't read Kelly, what are you waiting for?
🤍 Single Dad
♥️ Praise
🤍 Dom/Voyeurism/Exhibitionism
♥️ Widower
🤍 Strong FMC
♥️ Cliterature
🤍 Check TW!
🗺 Plot: 5/5
🌎 World Building: 5/5
📔 Cover: 4/5
💁🏻♂️ MMC, Luca: 5/5
💁♀️ FMC, Scarlett: 5/5
🌶 Spice: 5/5
♥️ Pulls at heart strings: 5/5
📄 Page Turner: 5/5
🫣 Angst: 4/5
🤍🖤 Dark: 2/5
🔚 Ending: 5/5
⚠️ Triggers: 3/5
🥰 Overall view: 5/5
🫶🏼 HEA: Yes!
✖️ Multiple POVs: Yes
🤥 Cheating: No
🎭 OW/OM Drama: Yes
This is NOT my first book by this author.
Just a taste 🗣
Luca lost his wife in a car accident and has harbored much guilt for this. He has not allowed himself to feel much since and has only focused on being the best dad he can be and running his empire until his world is threatened and needs protection for the most precious thing he has in this world and this is where our story begins.....
My Thoughts 💭
I might be an ARC reader for Kelly but let me tell you she is one of the most talented authors I have come across. After ARC reading for many authors I now only ARC read for authors I truly enjoy and Kelly is one of those authors!
I have loved every single one of Kelly's books, she might be known as the Queen of Spice, AS SHE SHOULD BE BECAUSE SHE IS, but she should also be known as ONE-LINER LASSY because the stuff that this woman writes can be spicing you up and you are getting all hot and handsy then she swoops in with a one liner that will have you laughing your clit off.
There are so many layers to Luca and Scarlett, one minute you think you know what may happen then the next she swoops in with hey let me ask my woman's ex to watch....you didn't see that coming but loved every minute of it.
Kelly always writes strong FMCs that came from somewhere bad and I absolutely love that. She shows us what made that FMC strong 💪 and that is just another layer of Kelly's writing.
There is some OW drama in this book and I ate that up! I think it was well done but I did want to yell at Luca for playing into it a bit 🤣
The spice, well Kelly is on a different level than other authors. I loved that she brought in Spice that is different than her other books. She hasn't redone a spicy scene yet and that floors me because the spice is off the charts hot....and isn't overdone in her books. There is more to the story than spice.
I also love that Kelly brings in past characters so it really is next level world building. Don't worry, if you haven't read all of her books she explains very well who they are so you won't get lost. But if you have read her other books then you are silently screaming at 2AM that they made a reapperance and it makes you so happy 😊
If you haven't read Kelly, what are you waiting for?
April 17, 2024
This read is sexy, it’s spicy, it will have you on your knees for more. It’s a forbidden romance between a gorgeous billionaire & his bodyguard, has some dom/sub action, but also so a bit of why choose & much more lying beneath the surface. Luca, Zar, & Scarlett are fire together.
Luca Mercier is that irresistible billionaire with a string of hotels under his Mercier reign. He lives a double life & has no plans to change his ways any time soon. On the surface, he’s the widowed & dutiful single father & head of the Mercier Hotel chain. But when a threat finds his family, the beautiful & fiery bodyguard assigned to him & his daughter presents a level of risk of a different caliber.
Scarlett Jones may be a former MMA fighter, but she’s gorgeous & she’s top notch when it comes to protection detail. She’s come a long way from her upbringing, but she still is that southern girl through & through. High society isn’t ready for her level of poise & grace. But thankfully, Luca & his sweet girl, Gia are more than ready for the joy & laughter she can bring into their lives.
Zar Rollins is the good ole Texas boy who has chosen a life outside of his family’s fortune. As Luca’s best friend, he’s an integral part of the day to day life of both Luca & Gia. He’s so much more than a friend, he’s family, & without him they would be lost.
The story line in this book kept throwing punches like Scarlett was in her heyday. The character development was top notch and had me falling hard for them all (why choose indeed). The bond that Scarlett was able to form with Gia was precious, her bond with Zar was friendship goals from the very beginning, & her connection with Luca was so palpable it was ready to ignite with just the thought of a spark.
The tortured soul of Luca had my heart breaking constantly. Zar’s unending support even though he was a little broken hurt too. Scarlett was such a strong female lead & she had much more resilience than I think I could’ve had in her situation. And when Luca’s double life comes to light, the spice was definitely spicing!!
If you are looking for a Pretty Woman feel with lots & lots of spice, don’t hesitate…grab this book & maybe some reinforcements & enjoy the ride!
Luca Mercier is that irresistible billionaire with a string of hotels under his Mercier reign. He lives a double life & has no plans to change his ways any time soon. On the surface, he’s the widowed & dutiful single father & head of the Mercier Hotel chain. But when a threat finds his family, the beautiful & fiery bodyguard assigned to him & his daughter presents a level of risk of a different caliber.
Scarlett Jones may be a former MMA fighter, but she’s gorgeous & she’s top notch when it comes to protection detail. She’s come a long way from her upbringing, but she still is that southern girl through & through. High society isn’t ready for her level of poise & grace. But thankfully, Luca & his sweet girl, Gia are more than ready for the joy & laughter she can bring into their lives.
Zar Rollins is the good ole Texas boy who has chosen a life outside of his family’s fortune. As Luca’s best friend, he’s an integral part of the day to day life of both Luca & Gia. He’s so much more than a friend, he’s family, & without him they would be lost.
The story line in this book kept throwing punches like Scarlett was in her heyday. The character development was top notch and had me falling hard for them all (why choose indeed). The bond that Scarlett was able to form with Gia was precious, her bond with Zar was friendship goals from the very beginning, & her connection with Luca was so palpable it was ready to ignite with just the thought of a spark.
The tortured soul of Luca had my heart breaking constantly. Zar’s unending support even though he was a little broken hurt too. Scarlett was such a strong female lead & she had much more resilience than I think I could’ve had in her situation. And when Luca’s double life comes to light, the spice was definitely spicing!!
If you are looking for a Pretty Woman feel with lots & lots of spice, don’t hesitate…grab this book & maybe some reinforcements & enjoy the ride!
April 25, 2024
When I say I did not want this book to end...I seriously mean it. Holy shit. That's what this book did to me.
Luca and Scarlett are such a couple.
Luca Mercier is the most eligible bachelor and can have anyone he wants...but only a particular redhead makes him want to break his promises to his late wife. He is so whipped for Scarlett and I love it. He is ruthless, yet so caring. I love how he cares about his daughter, Gia....his friendship with Zar and so much more. I love how he watches Disney movies with Gia, how much he cares about everything, how he wants it all to be just perfect.
In some ways I really like how his character wanted to keep Scarlett at an arms length because of himself but then again, they're meant to be.
His dirty mouth is definitely something that we all loved during the whole book, and let's not even talk about the scenes. If there was something that was the hottest in the book, it has to be the scenes with Luca, Scarlett and Zar.
Scarlett Jones is one of the most lethal FMC'S I've ever read. Her personality is all strong and bold. I even love how she's the one in security and how she used to be a boxer. I really love her don't give a damn, but also when she gets all too emotional thinking about it all.
Her relationship with Gia is so cute, I really think that was my favourite.
Zar was also my favourite character, besides Gia....his playful personality and the thoughtful things he did. I really love how he got a happy story for himself after all he went though.
I definitely would want to read more of Zar....actually more of everybody.
xoxo
Luca and Scarlett are such a couple.
Luca Mercier is the most eligible bachelor and can have anyone he wants...but only a particular redhead makes him want to break his promises to his late wife. He is so whipped for Scarlett and I love it. He is ruthless, yet so caring. I love how he cares about his daughter, Gia....his friendship with Zar and so much more. I love how he watches Disney movies with Gia, how much he cares about everything, how he wants it all to be just perfect.
In some ways I really like how his character wanted to keep Scarlett at an arms length because of himself but then again, they're meant to be.
His dirty mouth is definitely something that we all loved during the whole book, and let's not even talk about the scenes. If there was something that was the hottest in the book, it has to be the scenes with Luca, Scarlett and Zar.
Scarlett Jones is one of the most lethal FMC'S I've ever read. Her personality is all strong and bold. I even love how she's the one in security and how she used to be a boxer. I really love her don't give a damn, but also when she gets all too emotional thinking about it all.
Her relationship with Gia is so cute, I really think that was my favourite.
Zar was also my favourite character, besides Gia....his playful personality and the thoughtful things he did. I really love how he got a happy story for himself after all he went though.
I definitely would want to read more of Zar....actually more of everybody.
xoxo
April 21, 2024
This is a stand alone book about Luca and Scarlett. You will see other characters from Kelly's other books but you d not need to read them in order to understand this one. All her books are connected in some way but again, you can read them out of order.
Oh Kelly what have you done to my heart? I was expecting sexy and angsty. What I wasn't expecting was to be crying into my kindle at 2AM and cursing your name at about 75% into the book. In Kelly fashion, she made me fall in love with each character. Luca is filled with torment, guilt and tons of secrets. He is an enigma that I didn't know I needed but wanted at the same time. Scarlet...She is my new favorite. Her tough exterior and very soft heart made her an amazing character. I never though Kelly could top Charlie Ravanel, but she did. Scarlett has old wounds that she keeps close to her heart and when she meets Luca, she falls hard. Their relationship is difficult because Luca has a daughter and when Scarlett falls for both, they set out on a journey to see where their relationship will go. Their path is not easy. So many outside factors are against them.... including Luca himself.
OMG Kelly...You have done it again but I think this might be my new favorite. The tears that rolled down my face as I read this book. You truly know how to make your readers want to throw their kindle. Your writing is amazing, your characters are lovable and the angst in this story nearly broke me. Thank goodness I know you love an HEA and gave me an incredible last 4 chapters that had me needing a fan and cool drink of water. This could take over as my new favorite and that's saying something because you know how much I love Beau and Blair.
Oh Kelly what have you done to my heart? I was expecting sexy and angsty. What I wasn't expecting was to be crying into my kindle at 2AM and cursing your name at about 75% into the book. In Kelly fashion, she made me fall in love with each character. Luca is filled with torment, guilt and tons of secrets. He is an enigma that I didn't know I needed but wanted at the same time. Scarlet...She is my new favorite. Her tough exterior and very soft heart made her an amazing character. I never though Kelly could top Charlie Ravanel, but she did. Scarlett has old wounds that she keeps close to her heart and when she meets Luca, she falls hard. Their relationship is difficult because Luca has a daughter and when Scarlett falls for both, they set out on a journey to see where their relationship will go. Their path is not easy. So many outside factors are against them.... including Luca himself.
OMG Kelly...You have done it again but I think this might be my new favorite. The tears that rolled down my face as I read this book. You truly know how to make your readers want to throw their kindle. Your writing is amazing, your characters are lovable and the angst in this story nearly broke me. Thank goodness I know you love an HEA and gave me an incredible last 4 chapters that had me needing a fan and cool drink of water. This could take over as my new favorite and that's saying something because you know how much I love Beau and Blair.
April 21, 2024
41/2 stars
The quality of the writing in this book is immediately apparent by the excellent descriptions and the interesting, alluring characters. Combined, they pull you, the reader, into the story, making you scroll and read as fast as possible.
The lead characters, Scarlett Jones and Luca Mercier, are joined by Zar Rollins, who is a long-standing friend of Luca’s and the CFO of Mercier Hotels. He is so much more, though, and as the story unfolds, we see how close he is to Luca and Luca’s daughter, Gia. Scarlett is such a strong woman, a character I admire immensely. Luca? Yeah, not so much. 🤣 No, that’s not true. I do like him, but I did want to give him a kick in the rear a time or two. Zar is an absolute sweetheart.
There are a plethora of steamy sex scenes, and all a tad different or a lot! 🤣 Suffice it to say they are all red hot, showcasing the passionate natures of the incredible characters in this story.
There are some very humorous moments; I particularly enjoyed the fun banter and one-liners throughout the book. Gia especially stars in many of them with her five-year-old innocence. I won’t elaborate but will say, “Fine, china” 🤣 you’ll get a kick when you read that funny scene.
Likewise, there are some absolutely gut-wrenching moments too. I’m not ashamed to admit I had tears in my eyes in one very poignant scene. You feel so many emotions deep in your heart as you travel along with the characters in this amazing story, enjoying the journey.
The quality of the writing in this book is immediately apparent by the excellent descriptions and the interesting, alluring characters. Combined, they pull you, the reader, into the story, making you scroll and read as fast as possible.
The lead characters, Scarlett Jones and Luca Mercier, are joined by Zar Rollins, who is a long-standing friend of Luca’s and the CFO of Mercier Hotels. He is so much more, though, and as the story unfolds, we see how close he is to Luca and Luca’s daughter, Gia. Scarlett is such a strong woman, a character I admire immensely. Luca? Yeah, not so much. 🤣 No, that’s not true. I do like him, but I did want to give him a kick in the rear a time or two. Zar is an absolute sweetheart.
There are a plethora of steamy sex scenes, and all a tad different or a lot! 🤣 Suffice it to say they are all red hot, showcasing the passionate natures of the incredible characters in this story.
There are some very humorous moments; I particularly enjoyed the fun banter and one-liners throughout the book. Gia especially stars in many of them with her five-year-old innocence. I won’t elaborate but will say, “Fine, china” 🤣 you’ll get a kick when you read that funny scene.
Likewise, there are some absolutely gut-wrenching moments too. I’m not ashamed to admit I had tears in my eyes in one very poignant scene. You feel so many emotions deep in your heart as you travel along with the characters in this amazing story, enjoying the journey.
April 24, 2024
The Queen of Spice came and DELIVERED!
Omg this is everything I expected and so much more. First, this can be read as a standalone but there are couples from her other books that I highly recommend y’all to read.
We have the fiery redhead badass Scarlett who is hired as a bodyguard for the billionaire/single dad/owner of Mericer Hotels, Luca but these two have met prior and got to know each other VERY WELL.
The common goal : to protect Gia, Luca’s daughter.
Desires start to rise up but it’s not easy as it seems. Luca had made a vow to the past and has been suffering ever since except that one night he had with Scarlett prior to this job opportunity.
I can’t forget about Zar. Oh my lord! Just read this and see why I am raving so hard 🔥
The sexual tension or tension overall is CRAZY and YES this a very spicy read but Luca holds out for a very long time however there so many ways that makes this 🌶️🥵.
Kelly can write the most steamiest scenes ever but can also give us a plot that has us invested. This storyline had not only had me panting like a dog in heat but had me in tears of both heartbreaking moments that made my heart ache and moments that had me on the floor laughing.
As always! This book is hit! What y’all waiting for? 🤩
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5/5
Omg this is everything I expected and so much more. First, this can be read as a standalone but there are couples from her other books that I highly recommend y’all to read.
We have the fiery redhead badass Scarlett who is hired as a bodyguard for the billionaire/single dad/owner of Mericer Hotels, Luca but these two have met prior and got to know each other VERY WELL.
The common goal : to protect Gia, Luca’s daughter.
Desires start to rise up but it’s not easy as it seems. Luca had made a vow to the past and has been suffering ever since except that one night he had with Scarlett prior to this job opportunity.
I can’t forget about Zar. Oh my lord! Just read this and see why I am raving so hard 🔥
The sexual tension or tension overall is CRAZY and YES this a very spicy read but Luca holds out for a very long time however there so many ways that makes this 🌶️🥵.
Kelly can write the most steamiest scenes ever but can also give us a plot that has us invested. This storyline had not only had me panting like a dog in heat but had me in tears of both heartbreaking moments that made my heart ache and moments that had me on the floor laughing.
As always! This book is hit! What y’all waiting for? 🤩
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5/5
April 21, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶.5
The Queen of Spice is at it again in this awesome single dad/bodyguard book. Kelly knows how to write a story that not only can make you tingle everywhere but also has a plot and characters that you will love.
Luca is a single dad and a widower. He lives two separate lives. One where he is a doting father to his daughter Gia, and the other where he is an Alpha Dom. He promised himself never to fall for anyone else after his wife died. He couldn't do that to his daughter again or himself.
One night at the BDSM club he goes to, he meets a woman with red hair named Scarlett. One night was all they got together, and not was it spicy and everything. Luca left after that with a woman in his mind that he'd never forget. Scarlett was everything, and he never wanted anyone as much as he wanted her. But he walked away because of that promise to himself.
Scarlett is an ex MMA fighter, and now she is a bodyguard. She had the same feelings that Luca shared, but he walked away. Time passed on, and those feelings didn't lessen, but it was a memory that they couldn't forget. When Gia gets a stalker, Luca can only think of hiring a bodyguard to protect his daughter. What he didn't expect was Scarlett showing up to protect his daughter.
They are both thrown back together, and they have to make the best of it. The angst is real in this book when they get back around each other. Luca is an Alpha Dom but enjoys when Scarlett takes charge when it comes to protecting his daughter. When these two get back together, the sparks fly.
This book is so good and I really enjoyed reading it. If you enjoy these tropes before, then this is a must-read book for you. Kelly never disappoints in her books.
Tropes:
🖤 Billionaire
🥊Bodyguard
🖤 Why Choose
🥊 Angsty
🖤 Single Dad
🥊 Spicy AF
🖤 Alpha Dom
🥊 BDSM
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶.5
The Queen of Spice is at it again in this awesome single dad/bodyguard book. Kelly knows how to write a story that not only can make you tingle everywhere but also has a plot and characters that you will love.
Luca is a single dad and a widower. He lives two separate lives. One where he is a doting father to his daughter Gia, and the other where he is an Alpha Dom. He promised himself never to fall for anyone else after his wife died. He couldn't do that to his daughter again or himself.
One night at the BDSM club he goes to, he meets a woman with red hair named Scarlett. One night was all they got together, and not was it spicy and everything. Luca left after that with a woman in his mind that he'd never forget. Scarlett was everything, and he never wanted anyone as much as he wanted her. But he walked away because of that promise to himself.
Scarlett is an ex MMA fighter, and now she is a bodyguard. She had the same feelings that Luca shared, but he walked away. Time passed on, and those feelings didn't lessen, but it was a memory that they couldn't forget. When Gia gets a stalker, Luca can only think of hiring a bodyguard to protect his daughter. What he didn't expect was Scarlett showing up to protect his daughter.
They are both thrown back together, and they have to make the best of it. The angst is real in this book when they get back around each other. Luca is an Alpha Dom but enjoys when Scarlett takes charge when it comes to protecting his daughter. When these two get back together, the sparks fly.
This book is so good and I really enjoyed reading it. If you enjoy these tropes before, then this is a must-read book for you. Kelly never disappoints in her books.
Tropes:
🖤 Billionaire
🥊Bodyguard
🖤 Why Choose
🥊 Angsty
🖤 Single Dad
🥊 Spicy AF
🖤 Alpha Dom
🥊 BDSM
April 18, 2024
✨ Make Him By Kelly Finely ✨
Kelly has done it again! This book ils full of SPICE and lots of angst as well. Luca is a broken by all the guilt he's been carrying after his wife's passing and he is determine to keep the vow he made to his deceased wife till his last day. Luca is devoted to his daughter and giving everything for her and her happiness all the while remaining hallow inside. Don't get me started on Scarlett and Zar. Oh Lordy! These two were so freaking cute. Their love for Luca and Gia was just adorable to see during the story. For Scarlett, Gia went from being her mark to protect to becoming family and someone she would die for. Scarlett was willing to put her heart in the line not only for Gia but for both her and Luca.
This book had me in all the feels! Like I said, yes it was full of spice but you also got the love story. There were healing moments for all the characters. Acceptance. Letting go of past guilt and the yearning to find their happy ending. One part that I absolutely loved was when Scarlett chose herself. She knew what she felt for Luca and she knew what he meant to her but also knew her worth and knowing that walking away is needed at times for them to re-evalute and appreciate someones love and to not take it for granted.
Kelly did an awesome job when it came to making love and hate Luca all at the same time. I laughed. Cried. Got angry and the swooning 😍😍.
If you love
💫 Single Dad
💫 Billionaire Dom
💫 WhyChoose
💫 Spice Galore 💦
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Stand Alone or Series:
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Mood Reader
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Kelly has done it again! This book ils full of SPICE and lots of angst as well. Luca is a broken by all the guilt he's been carrying after his wife's passing and he is determine to keep the vow he made to his deceased wife till his last day. Luca is devoted to his daughter and giving everything for her and her happiness all the while remaining hallow inside. Don't get me started on Scarlett and Zar. Oh Lordy! These two were so freaking cute. Their love for Luca and Gia was just adorable to see during the story. For Scarlett, Gia went from being her mark to protect to becoming family and someone she would die for. Scarlett was willing to put her heart in the line not only for Gia but for both her and Luca.
This book had me in all the feels! Like I said, yes it was full of spice but you also got the love story. There were healing moments for all the characters. Acceptance. Letting go of past guilt and the yearning to find their happy ending. One part that I absolutely loved was when Scarlett chose herself. She knew what she felt for Luca and she knew what he meant to her but also knew her worth and knowing that walking away is needed at times for them to re-evalute and appreciate someones love and to not take it for granted.
Kelly did an awesome job when it came to making love and hate Luca all at the same time. I laughed. Cried. Got angry and the swooning 😍😍.
If you love
💫 Single Dad
💫 Billionaire Dom
💫 WhyChoose
💫 Spice Galore 💦
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Stand Alone or Series:
💋naj_ana_reads💋
Mood Reader
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April 21, 2024
~ Billionaire Boss/Single Dad
~ Why Choose Games
~ Angst (the perfect amount)
✨ My Thoughts ✨
Umm holy cow... This book was everything. I'm pretty sure I read this book in less than 12 hours. I couldn't stop. I didn't think Kelly could top my favorite book by her but she did with this one. Luca and Scarlett were absolutely beautiful but also electric. Scarlett is a badass FMC and is super protective. I loved her story so so much. Now Luca is an absolute dream. He has some walls up but he has reasons. I loved seeing the walls fall though. The spice in this book was perfection. There's a reason why Kelly has the title of Queen of space. The pace of the story was really good. I feel like this is one book I will reread often. I can't recommend it enough to those who are a book lover of spicy reads but with a beautiful story. I'm really excited to see more books from Kelly.
Make Him Is technically a standalone. However, there are other characters from her other books that do visit. While technically you don't have to read the other books. I recommend that you do it because they're good. This book is recommended for 18+. As always please check TW before reading.
✨ I want to thank Kelly Finley for the e-arc and physical Arc of this book. These are my own true thoughts. I am forever thankful that I get to be on her team. ✨
~ Why Choose Games
~ Angst (the perfect amount)
✨ My Thoughts ✨
Umm holy cow... This book was everything. I'm pretty sure I read this book in less than 12 hours. I couldn't stop. I didn't think Kelly could top my favorite book by her but she did with this one. Luca and Scarlett were absolutely beautiful but also electric. Scarlett is a badass FMC and is super protective. I loved her story so so much. Now Luca is an absolute dream. He has some walls up but he has reasons. I loved seeing the walls fall though. The spice in this book was perfection. There's a reason why Kelly has the title of Queen of space. The pace of the story was really good. I feel like this is one book I will reread often. I can't recommend it enough to those who are a book lover of spicy reads but with a beautiful story. I'm really excited to see more books from Kelly.
Make Him Is technically a standalone. However, there are other characters from her other books that do visit. While technically you don't have to read the other books. I recommend that you do it because they're good. This book is recommended for 18+. As always please check TW before reading.
✨ I want to thank Kelly Finley for the e-arc and physical Arc of this book. These are my own true thoughts. I am forever thankful that I get to be on her team. ✨
April 23, 2024
This book was absolutely ahhhmazing. I've read several BDSM book's with spice, but sister this book, let me tell you, this book is a one hand readers dream, and hell if you listen to it, omg that'd be a wet panty convention. Holy smokes was the spice on a whole other level. Have that fan close by, because you'll definitely need one.
I loved Scarlett and Luka, man was he one hot af, tall, dark gorgeous man, who for one night decided to put aside his promise and go to a birthday party held at a sex club. Now that's my kind of party lol. He saw Scarlett there and they both felt this pull to each other. That was a year ago and now she stands in front of his desk as his daughters protection and Scarlett is secretly having a meltdown inside as she's never forgotten that night never forgot him, and apparently he hadn't forgot about her to.
This was my first story by a new arthur and it won't be my last that's for sure. Man was I surprised at which way this story went, and when I hit that certain chapter (yeh you know the one if you read it) whew talk about all the naughty, dirty thing's they got up to in here😈🔥🔥🔥🔥 🤌🏼💋.
I loved Scarlett and Luka, man was he one hot af, tall, dark gorgeous man, who for one night decided to put aside his promise and go to a birthday party held at a sex club. Now that's my kind of party lol. He saw Scarlett there and they both felt this pull to each other. That was a year ago and now she stands in front of his desk as his daughters protection and Scarlett is secretly having a meltdown inside as she's never forgotten that night never forgot him, and apparently he hadn't forgot about her to.
This was my first story by a new arthur and it won't be my last that's for sure. Man was I surprised at which way this story went, and when I hit that certain chapter (yeh you know the one if you read it) whew talk about all the naughty, dirty thing's they got up to in here😈🔥🔥🔥🔥 🤌🏼💋.
April 24, 2024
Luca is a successful businessman and a single father with a devastating past who hides part of himself from the world at large. It was this side that brought Scarlett into his life but he knew that one night is all they would have and he would never see her again. That would have been true if it wasn’t for his daughter being threatened and Scarlett was hired to protect her.
There are two very sides to Scarlett once of which is her strong and feisty personality that allows her to be a force when it comes to security and the other side which allows her to give power to her intimate partner. When she accepted this assignment, she didn’t expect the complication of the past she shared with her new employer or that the feelings they shared were far from over.
Even though they try to fight it the chemistry between them is scorching but they have some emotional turmoil to overcome that will have you feeling for everyone involved as they try to find the happiness they all deserve.
There are two very sides to Scarlett once of which is her strong and feisty personality that allows her to be a force when it comes to security and the other side which allows her to give power to her intimate partner. When she accepted this assignment, she didn’t expect the complication of the past she shared with her new employer or that the feelings they shared were far from over.
Even though they try to fight it the chemistry between them is scorching but they have some emotional turmoil to overcome that will have you feeling for everyone involved as they try to find the happiness they all deserve.
April 20, 2024
rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
tropes:
💥 single dad
💥 billionaire
💥 forced proximity
💥 work place romance
💥 forbidden romance
💥 bodyguard romance
this book - omg it is HOT 🥵
I made the mistake of bringing my kindle to fight night and I had to lower the brightness and put it down at certain parts 🫣
luca - the hot widower dad who also so happens to be a billionaire, needs a security detail for his daughter who is starting school
scarlett - the women he said he would never sleep with again - happens to be a ex mma fighter and the best bodyguard in her company to watch his daughter (super fitting for the mma fights I was watching live)
their relationship started off hot & steamy in the night club and then they didn’t see each other for over a year. reading how they rekindled their relationship but also trying to be professional was freaking killing me. they can’t touch each other but the balcony scene really made up for it 🥵
I love the relationship between scarlett and gia and I could read a whole book about them. scarlett cares so much about her and you could feel it in the writing.
this book is SPICY but that doesn’t mean the characters written are dry or have no personality. each character is written so beautifully, it makes them feel real.
if you love any of the tropes listed, this is the book for you!
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
tropes:
💥 single dad
💥 billionaire
💥 forced proximity
💥 work place romance
💥 forbidden romance
💥 bodyguard romance
this book - omg it is HOT 🥵
I made the mistake of bringing my kindle to fight night and I had to lower the brightness and put it down at certain parts 🫣
luca - the hot widower dad who also so happens to be a billionaire, needs a security detail for his daughter who is starting school
scarlett - the women he said he would never sleep with again - happens to be a ex mma fighter and the best bodyguard in her company to watch his daughter (super fitting for the mma fights I was watching live)
their relationship started off hot & steamy in the night club and then they didn’t see each other for over a year. reading how they rekindled their relationship but also trying to be professional was freaking killing me. they can’t touch each other but the balcony scene really made up for it 🥵
I love the relationship between scarlett and gia and I could read a whole book about them. scarlett cares so much about her and you could feel it in the writing.
this book is SPICY but that doesn’t mean the characters written are dry or have no personality. each character is written so beautifully, it makes them feel real.
if you love any of the tropes listed, this is the book for you!
April 20, 2024
Thank you Kelly Finley! Here’s another reason you’re my auto buy author ✔️
Make Him by Kelly Finley
Rating: 10/5⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
If you’ve never read a Kelly Finley book, THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO START READING HER BOOKS!! 🪧
Make her has all the emotions and feels. Kelly’s writing pulls you in so fast and hard (pun intended 😉🤭) that you become incredibly addicted and now you’re a feen. While the smut to plot ratio was favored to smut, don’t be fooled by the amazing twist and unbelievable betrayal that will MAKE YOU actually cry. 😭😭😭😭
I actually cried 5 times reading this book.
Luca Mercier is the Dom I didn’t know I was missing out on. His work ethic and his attention to detail on fatherhood is so inspiring to see. On the other hand, there is Master Luca who captivates the room with just his words, then ignites when it’s time to play.
Scarlett. My girl! The fiery MMA fighter who is assigned to protect Luca’s daughter with everything in her being. She is so badass. It’s impressive to see her step in different roles without there being an issue. Except when she tells Luca No! That’s my favorite part 🤭
Book releases on 4/21!
Tropes:
🔑BDSM
🔑poly romance
🔑obsessive & possessive
🔑Pleasure Dom
🔑Bodyguard
🔑Voyerism
🔑one night stand
🔑single dad
🔑touch her & die
🔑reverse harem
Make Him by Kelly Finley
Rating: 10/5⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
If you’ve never read a Kelly Finley book, THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO START READING HER BOOKS!! 🪧
Make her has all the emotions and feels. Kelly’s writing pulls you in so fast and hard (pun intended 😉🤭) that you become incredibly addicted and now you’re a feen. While the smut to plot ratio was favored to smut, don’t be fooled by the amazing twist and unbelievable betrayal that will MAKE YOU actually cry. 😭😭😭😭
I actually cried 5 times reading this book.
Luca Mercier is the Dom I didn’t know I was missing out on. His work ethic and his attention to detail on fatherhood is so inspiring to see. On the other hand, there is Master Luca who captivates the room with just his words, then ignites when it’s time to play.
Scarlett. My girl! The fiery MMA fighter who is assigned to protect Luca’s daughter with everything in her being. She is so badass. It’s impressive to see her step in different roles without there being an issue. Except when she tells Luca No! That’s my favorite part 🤭
Book releases on 4/21!
Tropes:
🔑BDSM
🔑poly romance
🔑obsessive & possessive
🔑Pleasure Dom
🔑Bodyguard
🔑Voyerism
🔑one night stand
🔑single dad
🔑touch her & die
🔑reverse harem
April 24, 2024
4.5/5 ⭐️ 5/5 🌶️ • Daddy Dom Luca was everything I didn’t even know I needed from Kelly Finley. The office scene during the meeting?? DECEASED 🔥 📎 *iykyk*
This was my second book by Kelly and she did not disappoint! The characters in Holiday For Six made their cameo 💛 I love an interconnected universe but I always find myself wanting more from it and this book satisfied that need.
Speaking of satisfying needs…this book seemed to feature all of my favorite tropes and fantasies to the point I felt a little too seen lol. This was written by the true Queen of Spice!
Luca is the definition of possessive but shares her pleasure in all the ways Scarlett needs. He is “I will allow you to watch what’s MINE” vibes and it made me melt. Scarlett and Luca couldn’t have fought their bond harder, but they represent how true love with the one you can be yourself with truly conquers all, graves and vows included.
One of the best parts of this book was that it was genuinely funny: it was the perfect spice/comedy mix. Also loved all of the Pretty Woman and Fifty Shades references!
SPOILER: I always love a good HEA, but sometimes the married/pregnant epilogue can be predictable and boring, but I loved how it was presented with this book.
This was my second book by Kelly and she did not disappoint! The characters in Holiday For Six made their cameo 💛 I love an interconnected universe but I always find myself wanting more from it and this book satisfied that need.
Speaking of satisfying needs…this book seemed to feature all of my favorite tropes and fantasies to the point I felt a little too seen lol. This was written by the true Queen of Spice!
Luca is the definition of possessive but shares her pleasure in all the ways Scarlett needs. He is “I will allow you to watch what’s MINE” vibes and it made me melt. Scarlett and Luca couldn’t have fought their bond harder, but they represent how true love with the one you can be yourself with truly conquers all, graves and vows included.
One of the best parts of this book was that it was genuinely funny: it was the perfect spice/comedy mix. Also loved all of the Pretty Woman and Fifty Shades references!
SPOILER: I always love a good HEA, but sometimes the married/pregnant epilogue can be predictable and boring, but I loved how it was presented with this book.
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